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Receiver Upgrade - Denon vs. Rotel

I currently have a set of Paradigm Reference Speakers. Studio 60's v.2 (front), Studio CC (center) and Studio 20's v.2 (rear).

I have used a Sony receiver 444ES for a couple of years, and now would like to upgrade to something a little better.

First I had in mind the Denon AVR-3806. Then I spoke with a friend which told me to look into Rotel's RSX-1056.

To be honest, I also looked into spending a little more and go with the following setup: Rotel's RSP-1068 + RMB-1077.

The bottom line is that I am confused. Is the Rotel much better then the Denon's? And, is it much better to go with separate proc./amp.? Any input would be highly appreciated. Thank you all in advance. Sincerely,

Gustavo S.
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chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
I have both those items...great deal and sound, better features and settings than NAD wich I looked into aswell.
krellm7
163 posts
 
The Rotel is much better than any japanese receiver.
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
Krellm7,

That's an interesting comment considering Rotel is based in Tokyo.
markusp
9 posts
 
Rotel is actually based in England and does all design work inhouse but has all production done in Asia.
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
From their website and from the back of all of my Rotel manuals:

The Rotel Co. Ltd.
Bunzan-Shinsen-Bldg. 4F
10-10 Shinsen-Cho
Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo 150, Japan
Phone: 03 5458 5325
Fax: 03 5458 5310

Rotel Europe
Dale Road
Worthing, West Sussex
England BN11 2BH
Fax: +44 (0)1903 221 763

Rotel of America
54 Concord Street
North Reading, MA 01864-2699
Phone: 978.664.3820
Fax: 978.664.4109
E-mail: marketing@rotel.com

Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is that there are many excellant products that just happen to come from Japan.
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