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They are definitely an authorized dealer...I checked directly with Rotel before even purchasing. Another thing that upset me was they wouldn't give me a demo while mine is gone. Said "our shelves are pretty bare right now". So, I'm out of luck there too. All in all, I don't think I'm getting treated very well.

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I'm surprised about Rotel. You'd think since they overprice a lot of their products their customer service would be decent. Nah. :/

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There are quite a few Rotel owners on the board.This is the only time I can remember an owner saying they were not taken care of to their satisfaction.That's a mighty broad brush you like to use Thasp,mighty broad.Like with most of your opinions I find it amusing.

Kick, scream and make a scene...you know the noisy wheel most always gets the grease. Worth a try.

Good luck.

So after a month you're thinking of replacing with the Yammy...keep us posted if you do so, as I'd be interested to see how it goes. It looks like a very nice receiver, just wouldn't have thought about it over the NAD. Good luck with the in house testing, and let us know!

I agree Wid, I'm definitely in the minority as far as not being satisfied. I have heard nothing but good about their service...unfortunately I'm on the bad end of this situation!

Tomorrow I give the dealer the choice, they take the risk and fight it out with Rotel and give me a replacement, or I will ask for a refund and look into NAD or Arcam.
Does anyone have an opinion on Arcam? Also, any ideas for separates for about the 2K price range? I'll be running the 5.1 setup for a 5 channel amp would be in need.
I appreciate everyone's input. This is definitely the best A/V forum I've found!

actually I had the NAD for about an hour before looking for something else. I really didn't want to have to eq it to get the sound I was looking for.

It's been a month due to a port strike in Vancouver where all of Canada's 4600's were being held up. IT should be here this or next week though....I hope. I got a feeling I'm going to love the yamaha's features, hate the remote, like it's sound, and miss the power of the NAD. In an ideal world I'd just get a nad power amp and use the 4600 as a pre.

But until it gets it here, this is all speculation.

BrotherBob - I guess I'm going to have to go that route tomorrow unless the nice-guy attitude, which I always try first until failure, doesn't work!

I just went & listened to the Arcam yesterday and I must say that it lives up to it's reputation. I think that Moncrief's review was quite hyperbolic but it really is stunning for music. The dealer didn't have it hooked up in a HT setup, but I did give it quite a workout on 2-channel stuff. It was hooked up to Paradigm studio 20's and later a pair of Sig. 20's. I'm planning on getting one of them, or an AVP 700 in the future.

you can get the nad t163 proccessor for about 2000 grand canadain. integra dtc 9.4 is also a nice looking proccesor for around two grand. but needing a five or 7 channel amp with them 2000 grand is a little short. about four grand would get you started. check out aduiogon.com for some second hand stuff. Can get some nice equipment for not a bad price.

Don't give up your Rotel! I have read your thread on Club Rotel, I would suggest same thing that somebody else suggested there: return your receiver to the dealer (they must have a 30 day money back warranty!!!!), and get a brand new one from a different Rotel dealer.

As for Rotel just like Axiom: it provides the best bang for the buck: it is a step up from consumer market brands found on BB CC and Tweeter, etc...and it is cheaper than other high-end electronics.