The Rotel 1095 is a good amp. I've listened to it against a Parasound 2205A, and chose the Parasound because it had a smoother overrall sound that I preferred. Where the Rotel had more power, more bass, and was a little more dynamic. But the Dread absolutely kills both of them. The best system I've heard is a Dread I on Maggies, with a CasaNova controller and Arcam DV27A player. There are better 2 channel amps out there for music, but the only multi-channels I've heard that compete with it are the Ayre V6, and BAT 6200. Both of which are more expensive.
I also like the Dread because it doesn't sound good on just a couple speakers. I've heard it on Maggie 1.6s, $3K Linn's, $3K ProAcs, $2400 Wharfedales, and Paradigm Studio 100s. Each time it's the best I've heard those speakers sound.
The Rotel has really good value, and for what Dread I's are selling for you could probably get 1 for around $1700 including the money you get from the Rotel. And you would be getting much more than a $1700 upgrade in sound. :-)
