Is Quad an upgrade from Rotel?

Celtic, sorry if I didn't give enough information but I was looking for general input on the sound characteristics of their gear. Just for the record, I'm interested in Quad's solid state products (I didn't even know they made tube gear), primarily the older 909/99 combo or even the new Elite series.

Phd, did you happen to hear the 909/99 power-pre combos or the newer Elite series?

quad is up the line from rotel, but question remains which quad to which rotel still.

Mkash3, yes I have heard this combination of Quad and thought the sound produced was outstanding.

I used to own the Quad 99/909 and it is a very nice combination, as well as being a real bargain at the used price. The 99 has a very nice MM/MC phono section also. IMO it would be a step up from Rotel.