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1K for the 1080

Ever heard of or any opinions on this amp. Emotiva
Looks like 7 monoblocks on one chassis.

That's basically what it is, Doug. You can find a LOT of information about it on the av123 Forum in the "electronics" section. I've heard nothing but good things about it, except that it weighs a TON!

One of the cool things about it is that all the amps are modules. Should a problem arise with one of them, only the problem module need be serviced or replaced.

Craigsub, who posts here, there, and everywhere has two of the monsters (see photo on this page), and seems very happy with them.

I had no luck finding a Rotel dealer that would budge one penny off MSRP. MSRP for the 1080 is $999

You might want to call all of them first and see if any has a floor model they’d part with at a discount. You will still get the same five year warrantee, starting the moment it leaves the store.

I bought their last one, which was a floor model two months old with minimal use. They knocked off a whopping $50, but you may have better luck than I.

might as well ponie up and wip out that CC Tom. you know you want to.........haha

Just came home with RB-1080!!! Dealer called and said it was there (had to be special ordered) and went to pick it up. Swaped for no extra cost with my recently purchased Rb-1070. Just hooked it up.... at the first ten minutes I don't notice any difference in quality with 1070, just a kind of "better overall feeling for the sound". Actually I was not expecting any huge difference. Also plays louder and "fuller" even for lower volume level. It is definitely bigger, heavier, and this one has THX logo in front. I will keep you posted!!!

The Emotiva looks very interesting. I emailed AV123 and got info that they are considering letting you buy the blocks as you need them. 2,3,4 etc. Might be a neat way to upgrade. CragSub does praise it int the AV123 forum.

bug: noticed that you post that you have a Denon 3805. That's a pretty good HT reciver and I have been looking at it. Don't you like it or are you just looking to upgrade?

Your comments would be appreciated.

The Rat.

if i was looking for a reciever, that's the one that would be on the top if my list.

Rat,

I love the features of the 3805. I also invested in the Denon mike for auto set-up. And, it drives the 60's with no problem. Right now listening to K Loggins CD. -22.5 on the dial and 80-85 on the meter. Listening in direct mode - awesome range. I bought it refurbed on Ubid for 699 plus shipping. It has great features for video upconversion to component.

I am intrigued by the separatists and want to try an amp to see if there is truly a difference in sound quality. Also want to try bi-amping which gets high marks in several review columns. If there is a difference, I would probably recommend the 2805 with approximately the same features and an amp. But, I getting ahead. I think its worth the freight to try something like this at home.

I have 80's on the way and will be able to try both speakers. (Reminds me I need to get some banana plugs today so I'll have easy switch over for test.)

If I was going to buy another receiver only, it would be Denon 3805. Great features for the price.

Should anyone be interested in the Emotiva, Audioholics has just done a review of the Amplifier.

Emotiva MPS-1 Seven Channel Power Amplifier Review