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Re: Denon 5308 vs. Rotel 1570/1575
Zimm #256904 04/15/09 04:13 PM
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The paradox of high end preamps. If I ever mysteriously encounter a lot of money that I can spend on audio, I'd probably do the receiver/amp thing, rather than the preamp/amp thing.


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Re: Denon 5308 vs. Rotel 1570/1575
Ken.C #256913 04/15/09 04:32 PM
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Thanks very much guys for your input - I'm going to go listen to the Rotel, but I suspect that I'll probably attempt to buy the Denon.

I say "Attempt" because I've discovered that I have a hard time buying things in Vancouver - the retail culture out here is bizarre.

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Re: Denon 5308 vs. Rotel 1570/1575
PSpee #256938 04/15/09 07:38 PM
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Go with the Rotel the sound is great, and it will do all of the new hdmi formats. I just checked one out over the weekend.


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Re: Denon 5308 vs. Rotel 1570/1575
PSpee #256940 04/15/09 07:58 PM
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I purchased my Denon AVR from Ecost.com instead of a local Vancouver area retailer. In the end I saved about $600.00

Re: Denon 5308 vs. Rotel 1570/1575
PSpee #256955 04/16/09 12:33 AM
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PSpee, I will say this I have done the receiver and amp thing. It is not the same as a pre/pro, the bass management on the per/pro is way better, the distortion at loud levels or at modrate levels is not there it is a cleaner sound. You could look at getting Rotel 1095 or 1075 to go with the 1570. If you have the means to go with the pre/pro amp combo over the receiver, the sound will be better.


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Gieseman #256959 04/16/09 01:30 AM
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The RSP-1570 sure is a sweet looking component, if I could get my Axiom brethern to collectively donate a couple of grand I'd kick in the remainder and order one. Anybody up for helping a forum member in need?






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Re: Denon 5308 vs. Rotel 1570/1575
RickF #256961 04/16/09 01:34 AM
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Re: Denon 5308 vs. Rotel 1570/1575
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 Originally Posted By: Gieseman
the bass management on the per/pro is way better, the distortion at loud levels or at modrate levels is not there it is a cleaner sound. You could look at getting Rotel 1095 or 1075 to go with the 1570. If you have the means to go with the pre/pro amp combo over the receiver, the sound will be better.


ARGH! And I thought I had my mind made up.

Thanks for the input - will have a very careful listen to them both....

Re: Denon 5308 vs. Rotel 1570/1575
PSpee #256963 04/16/09 01:47 AM
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The recievers out today are just as good when used as a pre, imo.


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 Originally Posted By: sirquack
The recievers out today are just as good when used as a pre, imo.


How many separate pre amps have you listened to Randy?


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