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    edited June 2011 in Electronics
    I must say it sure is one heavy son of a gun! I put the pics up for those that didn't believe that I'd ever make the move to a multi-channel amp! :p I started listening in 2 channel mode & I must say that I'm very happy with what I'm hearing!. I don't have the center or surrounds hooked up yet (It'll take a little work & rearranging). So far so good fellows! I can't wait to put Avartar BD on to give it a workout. It looks like I made a great move.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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    • Posts: 8,785
      edited July 2010
      Very nice. Congrats on your new purchase.
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    • Posts: 2,432
      edited July 2010
      That's a beast. Enjoy.

      Jay
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    • Posts: 13,415
      edited July 2010
      Nice setup Phil. I hope you didn't hurt anything lifting that beast!
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    • Posts: 920
      edited July 2010
      Just wonderring if you have all your speakers hooked up and what your impressions are.
      "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


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    • Posts: 672
      edited July 2010
      good lord that's a beast! Is that where you are going to leave that tank?
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    • Posts: 5,105
      edited July 2010
      renowilliams wrote: »
      Just wonderring if you have all your speakers hooked up and what your impressions are.

      Only the fronts so far. Sounds excellent! Center & surrounds to follow shortly. I have to run new cables for the surrounds & center.
      jayman_1975 wrote: »
      good lord that's a beast! Is that where you are going to leave that tank?

      That's where she's staying...on the amp stand. I like my amps to get plenty of air circulation.
      "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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    • Posts: 139
      edited July 2010
      That is a badass looking amp.Let us know how it works in HT mode. Eddie
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      edited July 2010
      Phil what happened to the what was it, a Nikko you had? Did I miss something?

      Gordon
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    • Posts: 5,144
      edited July 2010
      Congrats!
      Linn AV5140 fronts
      Linn AV5120 Center
      Linn AV5140 Rears
      M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
      Odyssey Mono-Blocs
      SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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    • Posts: 5,105
      edited July 2010
      Hawkeye wrote: »
      Phil what happened to the what was it, a Nikko you had? Did I miss something?

      Gordon

      Gordon, I went in a new direction with emphasis more towards HT than 2 channel. The Nikko is up for sale & I'll be posting the Outlaw M2200 monoblock also very shortly.

      Maybe someday a Mac will grace my listing room but not for some time to come. I still have hot flashes about the MC 402 though!! :D
      "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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    • Posts: 17,233
      edited July 2010
      The Rotel RMB1095 is a fantastic amp. I'm glad you got one. It's so much nicer to have one 5 channel then a few mono's and a 2 channel. Now I see more theater like speakers in your next upgrade.
      Dan
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    • Posts: 13,284
      edited July 2010
      Looking good! Love the Rotel front and center like that and it looks like the dog does too?

      Nice system! Also love the double Velos!!

      cnh
      Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

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      edited July 2010
      cnh wrote: »
      Looking good! Love the Rotel front and center like that and it looks like the dog does too?

      Nice system! Also love the double Velos!!

      cnh

      Ahh!...twin Velo's! :D Pure muscle power for HT yet delicate w/ authority for 2 channel. I couldn't ask for more.

      Now once I get the new amp powering the whole system is when I'm sure I'll be in for a real treat.
      "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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    • Posts: 686
      edited July 2010
      Congrats on getting one sweet amp. I own it's little brother, the 1075. I'm not sure about the 1095 but the 1075 barely get warm, even after watching a few movies. Good, reliable amps. And great sound to boot.
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    • Posts: 8,554
      edited July 2010
      Congrats on the amp Phil. Does it have wheels at the rear like the RB-1090? Gotta love wheels on a heavy amp.
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    • Posts: 5,105
      edited July 2010
      SCompRacer wrote: »
      Congrats on the amp Phil. Does it have wheels at the rear like the RB-1090? Gotta love wheels on a heavy amp.

      Yep...rear wheels are a nice feature for moving that tank around.
      "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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    • Posts: 159
      edited July 2010
      Congrats - you got yourself a great amp - nice setup too
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    • Posts: 4
      edited June 2011
      Hey glad you like the amp I have had one running for a few years and have really liked it. That being said I am new to Polk speakers and the whole 4 ohm world. As a result I had some concerns/fear and sent Rotel an email to before buying a lsiC 4 ohm center.

      I have a McIntosh for my mains so I have no concerns there but here is my email to rotel and their response:

      My email:
      I am thinking of getting some 4 ohm speakers - Polk LSI9's & LSIC. I have the RMB-1095 amplifier and I am curious if it will be ok pushing 4 ohm speakers and are there any down sides?

      Response:
      Hello:

      Thank you for contacting the Rotel Technical Support Department.

      There is a label on the back of the RMB-1095 that states that 4 ohms is the minimum impedance that it can safely handle.

      If you use 4 ohm speakers the impedance could drop as low as 2.5 or 3 ohms.
      I wouldn't recommend that you use 4 ohm speakers, the 1095 may become unstable at the lower impedances and damage to the amp may occur.

      Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or concerns.

      Best Regards;

      George Miller
      B&W Group USA
      Technical Support Specialist
      54 Concord Street
      North Reading, Ma. 01864
      (800) 370-3741 Ext 251
      GMILLER@BWGROUPUSA.COM
      Please visit our new Support Website at WWW.BWGROUP-SUPPORT.COM
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    • Posts: 5,165
      edited June 2011
      Sounds fishy to me...
      From the RMB-1095 manual:
      Protection Circuitry
      The RMB-1095 features a thermal protection circuit that protects the amplifier against potential damage in the event of extreme or faulty operating conditions. Unlike many designs, the RMB-1095 protection circuit is independent of the audio signal and has no impact on sonic performance. Instead, the protection circuit monitors the temperature of the output devices and shuts down the amplifier if temperatures exceed safe limits.
      In addition, the RMB-1095 includes overcurrent protection which operates only when load impedances drop below 2 ohms. This protection is independent for the left, right and center channels with separate front panel PROTECTION LEDS for each.

      and...
      Speaker Selection
      The nominal impedance of the loudspeaker(s) connected to the RMB-1095 should be at least
      4 ohms.

      That's what the rating on the back of most speakers is... nominal.
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    • Posts: 5,105
      edited June 2011
      Boy this is an old post...before I went with a complete LSi package. I've driven the RMB-1095 very hard watching BD movies & it doesn't even get warm. I have no idea why a tech from Rotel would send back such a reply.
      "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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    • Posts: 4
      edited June 2011
      good to know - i am glad to hear that because this is exactly what i want to do.

      i was surprised to hear his response as well..
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      edited June 2011
      bassmantweed wrote: »
      Hey glad you like the amp I have had one running for a few years and have really liked it. That being said I am new to Polk speakers and the whole 4 ohm world. As a result I had some concerns/fear and sent Rotel an email to before buying a lsiC 4 ohm center.

      I have a McIntosh for my mains so I have no concerns there but here is my email to rotel and their response:

      My email:
      I am thinking of getting some 4 ohm speakers - Polk LSI9's & LSIC. I have the RMB-1095 amplifier and I am curious if it will be ok pushing 4 ohm speakers and are there any down sides?

      Response:
      Hello:

      Thank you for contacting the Rotel Technical Support Department.

      There is a label on the back of the RMB-1095 that states that 4 ohms is the minimum impedance that it can safely handle.

      If you use 4 ohm speakers the impedance could drop as low as 2.5 or 3 ohms.
      I wouldn't recommend that you use 4 ohm speakers, the 1095 may become unstable at the lower impedances and damage to the amp may occur.

      Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or concerns.

      Best Regards;

      George Miller
      B&W Group USA
      Technical Support Specialist
      54 Concord Street
      North Reading, Ma. 01864
      (800) 370-3741 Ext 251
      GMILLER@BWGROUPUSA.COM
      Please visit our new Support Website at WWW.BWGROUP-SUPPORT.COM

      This was one of the reasons I choose my sunfire TGA5200 instead of the rotel RMB-1095.
      Current HT setup
      Mains: B&W 804s
      Center: Polk CSi5
      Surround: Polk FXi3
      Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
      Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
      Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
      TV: Sony KDS60A2020
      DBP: Sony DBP-S350
      CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
      Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
      speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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    • Posts: 405
      edited June 2011
      I also tried the Rotel RMB-1095, but found it not to have good synergy with my pioneer SC-07 AVR, this was another reason I went with the sunfire TGA5200, the last reason was that my sunfire weights half of what the RMB-1095 weights. :-).
      Current HT setup
      Mains: B&W 804s
      Center: Polk CSi5
      Surround: Polk FXi3
      Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
      Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
      Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
      TV: Sony KDS60A2020
      DBP: Sony DBP-S350
      CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
      Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
      speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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    • Posts: 695
      edited June 2011
      Do they make this in a receiver?
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    • Posts: 635
      edited June 2011
      My 1095 definately helped to crispen the sound. The SC-07 is a great AVR, but the Rotel amp took the sound to another level. Enjoy the new addition to your sonic family!!!!
      Parasound HCA-2003A & 2205A
      Front: Rti12's
      Center: Csi A6
      Side surrounds: Polk Rti A1's
      Atmos: Mirage Nanosats
      APC H15
      Power cords by Pepster, Morrow MA4 IC's, AQ Midnight, AQ Chocolate HDMI's[/SIZE]
      The rest is TBD.
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    • Posts: 1,508
      edited June 2011
      rebuy wrote: »
      Do they make this in a receiver?

      Not a new one that I know of, but you could go vintage for fun and pre-out this...
      RotelRX-1603.jpg

      The 165wpc amp section can be removed to another spot in the room
      Rotel1603.jpg
      Thorens TD125MKII, SME3009,Shure V15/ Teac V-8000S, Denon DN-790R cass, Teac 3340 RtR decks, Onix CD2...Sumo Electra Plus pre>SAE A1001 amp>Martin Logan Summit's
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    • Posts: 7,433
      edited June 2011
      That amp is not messing around. I love it.
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