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Upgrade suggestions - from Rotel 1066 receiver

I am not displeased with my Rotel receiver but I'm wondering if there is anything else out there that would be a good upgrade. I do not use the video switching capabilities, just use it for audio in my simple HT system - movies, HDTV. Please see my system for component details.

I need two optical inputs, DTS, Dolby, etc. My DVD player does have DVD-A & SACD capabilities, but I seldom use it for this. Still, the amp needs to have good audio capablities. I would like something with a bit more power per channel (the Rotel sends 75W/channel) for my 5.1 speaker set up.

I only want to spend around $1000, if possible, and used is fine. If there is nothing that beats the Rotel, I'll just stick with the Rotel!

Holly
oakiris
oakiris OP
206 posts
 
I am a bit embarassed to write this, but after all of that "Yes I'm going to keep the Rotel receiver," I didn't. (Well, I still have it; anyone want to buy it?!?) I ended up getting a great deal on a Sunfire Ultimate Receiver. It fits just fine on my Sistrum platform and it "shore looks and sounds purty." I spent a lot more $$ than I had planned - I seem to admit that a lot here - but I am very pleased with the results. :-)

I'll have to update my system info and pictures this weekend.

Holly
markphd
667 posts
 
If you're happy with the results that's all that counts, unless of course you have to eat dogfood for a month to pay for it. It would not be the first time advice was ignored. We'll get over it.
chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
Welcome to the club, it seems in the end if we get an itch only we can scratch it even if others say "dont pick at it" I hear the Sunfire is a fine sounding unit, care to comment on its sound, smoother, better bass, less fatigue....and so on?
oakiris OP
206 posts
 
No, no dog food on the menu right now. :-D

You're right, Chad. Guess I was bound and determined to upgrade.

I need to live with the receiver a bit longer before I can comment on the sound. All I can say right now that it sounded immediately better - very descriptive, huh?!? - but whether or not that's because it has to be because I spent all that money, I can't yet say! The Sunfire certainly has more power (200 W/channel as opposed to 75 W/channel) and the sound seems fuller, richer...

Holly
chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
that is a good step up in head room so it should serve you well, congrars on your upgrade!
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