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Rotel RB-1090 v. Aragon 8008BB

I'm trying to decide between two used poweramps in very good condition--a Rotel RB-1090 poweramp and an Aragon 8008BB. I'll run them through a Rotel RC995 preamp to Taylo Reference monitors. I listen mostly to Baroque and Romantic Italian opera, Mozart, and lots of jazz (classic Ellington, Lester Young, and 50s-60s Monk, Trane, and Miles).

There is also the option of going smaller with a Denon PMA-2000 IVR.

Comments?
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bblilikoi OP
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What was it about the Aragon that made you judge it the better amp to the Rotel? I'm very curious about this.
matti
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I think you're wrong about the high end on the Aragon, but there's no substitute for actually listening yourself. Buy both used and sell the "loser"....easy for me to say, eh...
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bblilikoi OP
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Thanks for the suggestion. I may not be able to listen to both before deciding, but I have listened to the Rotel. Glad to know your opinion of the Aragon re the higher frequencies. It's reassuring, though it makes it tough to choose.
reynolds853
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I would go with the Aragon or the PMA. The PMA is a great integrated amp. Very musical and delivers very high current.

I'd Nix the Rotel from your list, and I'd punt the Rotel preamp too.
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