~Found the amp i was looking for!!~

MCCOBRA
MCCOBRA Posts: 68
edited April 2011 in Electronics
well i recently bought a Rotel rmb-1095 from Agon and loved it so much i decided to start looking for its brother the Rotel rb-1090. 385w/ch effin hoss!!! well one is showing up at my doorstep tomorrow. :biggrin:

Figure ill run it for my two A9s and have the other three run on the 1095. looks like ill be in the market for 2 more speakers to make it a full 7 channel system. what would go well with my setup??? i have the fxi a6's mounted on the wall behind me. need some side/surrounds

thanks. ill report on how the new amp sounds too. hopefully itll be badaas
My setup:
58" Samsung C7000 plasma
Pioneer VSX 1120-k
Sony BDP 770 b-ray
ROTEL RMB 1095
ROTEL RB 1090
Black Mamba II intc.
RTi A9 (pair)
CSi A6
FXi A6 (pair)
DSW PRO 550wi
:biggrin::biggrin:
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,598
    edited March 2011
    Why not keep it all in the family and go with a pair of RTi A3 bookshelves? Or I believe you could just go with another set of FXi A6's....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,550
    edited March 2011
    Get some SDA-1.2TL's for up front and drop the A9's to the sides or rear for surround duty. You will be blown away by the performance in two channel and the majestic power you will have in HT. No sub required.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2011
    +1 with Ender there. A pair of direct firing speakers in the rear, move the FXi's to your side surrounds. Sounds awesome, and I speak from my own experience as well.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • MCCOBRA
    MCCOBRA Posts: 68
    edited March 2011
    cool!!! was thinking of rti a3s also!!!!!!!!!!
    My setup:
    58" Samsung C7000 plasma
    Pioneer VSX 1120-k
    Sony BDP 770 b-ray
    ROTEL RMB 1095
    ROTEL RB 1090
    Black Mamba II intc.
    RTi A9 (pair)
    CSi A6
    FXi A6 (pair)
    DSW PRO 550wi
    :biggrin::biggrin:
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  • MCCOBRA
    MCCOBRA Posts: 68
    edited March 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Get some SDA-1.2TL's for up front and drop the A9's to the sides or rear for surround duty. You will be blown away by the performance in two channel and the majestic power you will have in HT. No sub required.


    HOLY SHNIKES..... those are some huge speakers. i already got in trouble with the wife when the A9s showed up. lol. she thought i was getting some bookshelf speakers.. i could only imagine what those would sound like!!
    My setup:
    58" Samsung C7000 plasma
    Pioneer VSX 1120-k
    Sony BDP 770 b-ray
    ROTEL RMB 1095
    ROTEL RB 1090
    Black Mamba II intc.
    RTi A9 (pair)
    CSi A6
    FXi A6 (pair)
    DSW PRO 550wi
    :biggrin::biggrin:
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,550
    edited March 2011
    :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

    They are huge, I grant you that, but they do such a magnificent job of making certain the floor does not float away in low gravity situations.:tongue:

    They truly disappear when you close your eyes, as the sound envelopes you and transports you INTO the music. You can always beg forgiveness later.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • MCCOBRA
    MCCOBRA Posts: 68
    edited March 2011
    this is true!!
    My setup:
    58" Samsung C7000 plasma
    Pioneer VSX 1120-k
    Sony BDP 770 b-ray
    ROTEL RMB 1095
    ROTEL RB 1090
    Black Mamba II intc.
    RTi A9 (pair)
    CSi A6
    FXi A6 (pair)
    DSW PRO 550wi
    :biggrin::biggrin:
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited March 2011
    Congrats on the Amp!
    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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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited March 2011
    This one?
    Do you own a 2 wheeler?
    rotel011.jpg
    Testing
    Testing
    Testing
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    I've owned the Rotel 1050,1080,1075,1095 & now own the 1090. It's a beast that sounds great. Kind of overkill for the a9's, but more is always better.

    Congrats !!!
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited March 2011
    Fixed the picture :biggrin:

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,598
    edited March 2011
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Fixed the picture :biggrin:

    Caption should read.... so this is where my college funs is going :tongue:
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • MCCOBRA
    MCCOBRA Posts: 68
    edited March 2011
    pepster wrote: »
    This one?
    Do you own a 2 wheeler?
    rotel011.jpg

    thats the one!!! kinda small i thot........ :wink:
    My setup:
    58" Samsung C7000 plasma
    Pioneer VSX 1120-k
    Sony BDP 770 b-ray
    ROTEL RMB 1095
    ROTEL RB 1090
    Black Mamba II intc.
    RTi A9 (pair)
    CSi A6
    FXi A6 (pair)
    DSW PRO 550wi
    :biggrin::biggrin:
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2011
    WOW!!!. Had no idea the Rotels were that large. The little guy puts it into perspective just how huge that amp is. Regardless though, I know it sounds great. Congrats on the purchase. How much was shipping if you don't mind me asking?
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • MCCOBRA
    MCCOBRA Posts: 68
    edited March 2011
    i was kinda worried about the shipping too since its about 100lbs. it came in fine tho. cant find one defect with it so far. it was doubled boxed as they come from the factory. winning
    My setup:
    58" Samsung C7000 plasma
    Pioneer VSX 1120-k
    Sony BDP 770 b-ray
    ROTEL RMB 1095
    ROTEL RB 1090
    Black Mamba II intc.
    RTi A9 (pair)
    CSi A6
    FXi A6 (pair)
    DSW PRO 550wi
    :biggrin::biggrin:
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  • MCCOBRA
    MCCOBRA Posts: 68
    edited March 2011
    pics..

    speakersp.jpg

    speakers2r.jpg
    My setup:
    58" Samsung C7000 plasma
    Pioneer VSX 1120-k
    Sony BDP 770 b-ray
    ROTEL RMB 1095
    ROTEL RB 1090
    Black Mamba II intc.
    RTi A9 (pair)
    CSi A6
    FXi A6 (pair)
    DSW PRO 550wi
    :biggrin::biggrin:
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    Notice any difference between the 1095 & 1090 when running the a9's?
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  • Theheadsn
    Theheadsn Posts: 413
    edited March 2011
    Ive noticed that a lot of people have some GREAT set ups as far as products, but then you see where or how they have it actually set up, and its boggles the mind.

    Maybe its the same thing as the guys that buy the $3k rims for a 500 dollar car?

    I always felt like doing the whole package up haha but then again if I could get my mitts on ONE of those rotels I be in business haha

    mind me asking what you paid for them?
    Home Theater Setup
    • Receiver - Onkyo TX-RZ1100
    • Mains - Polk RTi A9's
    • External Amps - Outlaw 2200 Monoblocks for L/R/C
    • Center - Polk CSiA6
    • Side Surrounds - Polk FXiA6's
    • Atmos - 4 Polk 80F/X RT's
    • Sub - SVS PC-4000
    • T.V. - LG OLED65C7P

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  • MCCOBRA
    MCCOBRA Posts: 68
    edited March 2011
    so are you saying my setup looks like $3000 rims on a $500 car????
    My setup:
    58" Samsung C7000 plasma
    Pioneer VSX 1120-k
    Sony BDP 770 b-ray
    ROTEL RMB 1095
    ROTEL RB 1090
    Black Mamba II intc.
    RTi A9 (pair)
    CSi A6
    FXi A6 (pair)
    DSW PRO 550wi
    :biggrin::biggrin:
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  • Theheadsn
    Theheadsn Posts: 413
    edited March 2011
    haha no your setup is AWESOME, i wish I had it, totally jealous

    I was commenting on the location. Not that that's bad either. I just always pictured people who spend that kind of coin on such a good setup, would have it overflow in every aspect. With say dedicated HT rooms and whatnot. But the more I hang around here the more I noticed my preconceived notions fly out the window haha

    I know space is at a premium, especially if you have a family.
    Home Theater Setup
    • Receiver - Onkyo TX-RZ1100
    • Mains - Polk RTi A9's
    • External Amps - Outlaw 2200 Monoblocks for L/R/C
    • Center - Polk CSiA6
    • Side Surrounds - Polk FXiA6's
    • Atmos - 4 Polk 80F/X RT's
    • Sub - SVS PC-4000
    • T.V. - LG OLED65C7P

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  • MCCOBRA
    MCCOBRA Posts: 68
    edited March 2011
    cool man. i totally wish i had a dedicated HT room. that is def on the list for the next house i buy. till then ill keep it just like it is. well maybe a new cabinet to house the little amps.. hehehe.

    thanks for the compliment. pm sent
    My setup:
    58" Samsung C7000 plasma
    Pioneer VSX 1120-k
    Sony BDP 770 b-ray
    ROTEL RMB 1095
    ROTEL RB 1090
    Black Mamba II intc.
    RTi A9 (pair)
    CSi A6
    FXi A6 (pair)
    DSW PRO 550wi
    :biggrin::biggrin:
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  • MCCOBRA
    MCCOBRA Posts: 68
    edited March 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Notice any difference between the 1095 & 1090 when running the a9's?

    i would like to say it does sound better but havent had the chance to do a good comparison yet. will give an update a little later. the rb 1090 does have two sets of speaker terminals for bi wiring or running two speakers per side. i dont have bi-wire cables so i dont know what the difference will sound like once i do. i just have them hooked up to one set of speaker terminals right now.

    maybe someone can chime in and with some experience with that. do i need some bi-wire cables or an i just run out of one speaker terminal? (to get the full potential of the amp)
    My setup:
    58" Samsung C7000 plasma
    Pioneer VSX 1120-k
    Sony BDP 770 b-ray
    ROTEL RMB 1095
    ROTEL RB 1090
    Black Mamba II intc.
    RTi A9 (pair)
    CSi A6
    FXi A6 (pair)
    DSW PRO 550wi
    :biggrin::biggrin:
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,454
    edited March 2011
    Very Nice!! I always wanted to try a 1090. I have read that a dedicated power outlet really lets these shine!!!! I would think that would be for most amps but that is what I read some months ago when I was thinking about that amp..

    Congrats and enjoy!! Now tell me that the A9's need a sub when they get feed that kind of power!! I was blown away at how good the A9's sound with good clean power..
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  • MCCOBRA
    MCCOBRA Posts: 68
    edited March 2011
    they really shined today in 2 channel mode. i was blown away. nice that i can jam some music with just the A9's and get really good bass. not overwhelming sub bass. just nice, tight, neat bass.
    My setup:
    58" Samsung C7000 plasma
    Pioneer VSX 1120-k
    Sony BDP 770 b-ray
    ROTEL RMB 1095
    ROTEL RB 1090
    Black Mamba II intc.
    RTi A9 (pair)
    CSi A6
    FXi A6 (pair)
    DSW PRO 550wi
    :biggrin::biggrin:
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,542
    edited March 2011
    I liked the wheels in the back. Makes it easy to slide in place in a rack.

    If you should ever decide to sell it, feel free to use my ebay ad.:biggrin:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=711642&postcount=19
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • jjk_reef00
    jjk_reef00 Posts: 23
    edited April 2011
    Those amps look so cool in your setup next to your center.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2011
    Very, very nice!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2011
    I remember the Rotel 1090 being a little on the Warm side,it should be a
    good system match for the RTiA9's.........Congrats once again!
    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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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited April 2011
    Man....those amps look like a hernia waiting to happen. I bet they sound nice. I'll stick with their baby brother amp. I'm getting too old for lugging that gear...lol
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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