Re: 2ch receiver or amplifier
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Oh no, you guys...now I'm experiencing upgraditis again! About a year ago, I wanted to get Rotel separates as well because I'm not *totally* happy listening to music with my Denon 3802. I got over the "sickness" because I figured it wasn't worth it. But now that you guys are describing the differences, I'm getting anxious and envious all over again! Well, I guess I had better keep looking at the balance in my bank account. That should cure me pretty quick!
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LoL. I thought it was just us men with the upgraditis condition. Apparently women experience the same thing.
I wonder if there are any rotel dealers nearby that would be willing to let you borrow an amp, so you can do some comparisons...
*Michael* AV123 Refugee - X-LS Encore, X-Voce, X-Omnis, Elt-Dpa's Denon AVR-591 Magnavox NB500MGX BDP
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I agree with the rest, if it is within the budget seperates are the way to go.
Rick
"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." Sigmund Freud
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Re: 2ch receiver or amplifier
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Joined: Dec 2005
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old hand
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old hand
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Oh, c'mon, I just got the speakers and I thought my 3802 sounded great. How long do I have before I'm not "totally" happy with it??.... (Why did I start this hobby?) (Oh yeah, cauz it sounds sooooo good!) Guy
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shareholder in the making
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shareholder in the making
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If you read too much here, you'll be unhappy with it. Your best bet is to listen to your system as much as possible, and relax. Having a small bank account helps, too.
I am the Doctor, and THIS... is my SPOON!
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You are soo right! I'm being greedy and always wanting more! I need to remind myself that I've come a long way since my Panasonic boombox which I used to think sounded fantastic! Screw it...maybe I just need to get a Bose Wave Radio. That should solve all my listening problems (cough,cough!)
M60s VP150 QS8s Marantz SR6003 Samsung LN52B550 Oppo DV-980H Insignia NS-WBRDVD
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axiomite
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LOL! Yes, this hobby does seem to bring out the Oliver Twist in us all. "More? You want MORE"?
Jack
"People generally quarrel because they cannot argue." - G. K. Chesterton
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But I also already have the Bose radio. This could be tougher than I thought!
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I've bought all of my Rotel gear used on www.audiogon.com. Never had a problem at all. I've bought the RSP-1066, RMB-1075 and a nice RA-1062. All in silver, all work flawlessly. Saved myself a bundle.
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I bought my Aragon amp from Audiogon as well. Definite improvement even at lower volume levels for my M80's. More punch, less muddled, cleaner bass.
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