Rotel RB-976 amp

muncybob
muncybob Posts: 3,068
edited August 2011 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
I bought this recently from a fellow Polkie but have decided it's not meeting my needs. I need more current. Amp is in decent shape, nothing wrong with it and I kept the shipping materials as it was packed well. Selling for same price I paid, $170 + shipping. Here's the thread of the original sale:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120018&highlight=rotel

Back to looking for a high current 2 channel amp.
Yep, my name really is Bob.
Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • BWilberg266
    BWilberg266 Posts: 191
    edited August 2011
    What speakers do you have them hooked up to? I'm interested but curious if I would really notice an improvement over what my 3008 is giving me already. (I would bridge to go 3x150, only concern there is the increased THD to .1 from .03)
    Main Setup
    Fronts - Energy RC-50's
    Center - Energy RC-LCR
    Rear - Energy RC-R's
    Subs - Gone...
    AVR - Pioneer SC-37
    Blu-Ray - Sony BDP-S360
    TV - Vizio E550I-B2
    Media Server - Mac Mini
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,068
    edited August 2011
    I tried it out on my Vandersteens. Don't get me wrong, the amp sounds good...took some of the harshness away from my Yammy AVR. But, I need something to drive my SDA's and must have had a brain **** when I thought I could bridge this amp with the SDA's...that's a big no-no. I would consider keeping it for the Vandy's but right now the SDA's are my priority.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,068
    edited August 2011
    A little more info on this amp:

    http://www.audiocostruzioni.com/r_s/ampli/finale-6-canali-rotel/rb-976-mkII.htm
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • macdaman
    macdaman Posts: 48
    edited August 2011
    Does these work with a 5.1 home theater setup ?
    Fronts: RTi 8s
    Center: CSi 5
    Rears: RTi 4s
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705
    Subwoofer: Elemental A3-250 and SVS
    Light: Epson Home Cinema 8350
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,068
    edited August 2011
    It's a 6 channel amp. Using your TX-SR705 as a processor, sure(assuming it has pre-out?).
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,068
    edited August 2011
    bump before going to the Gon
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited August 2011
    If I get an AVR with pre-outs, could I use this amp to power my fronts RTi12s and center CS 400i, with the AVR powering the surround speakers fxi3s?

    150wpc is very interesting, seeing at how power hungry the 12s are?
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,235
    edited August 2011
    deronb1 wrote: »
    If I get an AVR with pre-outs, could I use this amp to power my fronts RTi12s and center CS 400i, with the AVR powering the surround speakers fxi3s?

    150wpc is very interesting, seeing at how power hungry the 12s are?

    Yes. Or you could just let the amp power all the speakers. Either way would work.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited August 2011
    Cool! good to know. The surrounds should do fine with 90w.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited August 2011
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    Yes. Or you could just let the amp power all the speakers. Either way would work.

    good to know. Thanks.
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,068
    edited August 2011
    Just wanted to let all know that I have a sale pending for this Thursday.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,068
    edited August 2011
    ....amp is sold.....
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,990
    edited August 2011
    deronb1 wrote: »
    ...150wpc is very interesting, seeing at how power hungry the 12s are?
    Using this for your RTi 12s... ...for your '12s and only then, maybe. With the power supply having to drive just 2, or rather 4 channels, if you have a sub in your system you might do ok.

    cheers, tony
    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga: LCR mids “Foamed & Plugged**”, inside* & out
    8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
    *soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop) LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - 981, connected w/Monoprice Premiere ICs
    Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s
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