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I would probably think that a great piece of pre/pro like Rotel RC-1070 should have great bass management features



I do have the RC 1070 and it has no bass management at all.Although the M80s do have good bass on their own they are no match for the Hsu STF 3.With the ICBM in place you can tell the amp does not have to work as hard.Without it the RB 1080 gets quite warm but with it the amp barely gets warm to the touch.It also seems that with the sub doing all the grunt work that the mids and highs on the M80s are more focused and crystal clear.This what I have noticed.

Rick


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