B&K ST2140 vs. Rotel RB-985

gmcman
gmcman Posts: 1,806
edited January 2012 in Electronics
Just debating these and was curious if one greatly excells over the other, never used either but have heard alot of good with both. Will be used for the 2B's, seen a few used and I understand there are more powerful options but more concerned about current flow.

Someone mentioned a NAD C272 for me a short while back but I want to get all my ducks in a row.
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited December 2011
    I have the ST2140. I don't have 2B's.

    The general consensus around here is that B&K is a good match for Polk speakers. I know I like it on my RTi10's.
    That being said, I'm a B&K fan and a little biased in thier direction. Hopefully, some others will chime in.

    Scott
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited December 2011
    B&K fanboy here too, so you'll know what I would do.
    HT SYSTEM-
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited December 2011
    Love the B&K amps. :cool:
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  • rengnath
    rengnath Posts: 118
    edited December 2011
    I just purchased my ST2140 and I'm in love. It pairs awesome with my Yamaha. I'm not sure how good of a deal I got, but I paid $290 shipped, with only some slight wear one of the edges of the face plate. Nothing a sharpie cant touch up.
    AVR - Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
    Amps - B&K Components ST2140 (for mains) and Parasound HCA-1000A (bi-amping center)
    Mains - RT1000i Towers
    Center - CS400i
    Sub - BIC Acoustech PL200

    My neighbors listen to very good music, whether they like it or not :cheesygrin:
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2011
    Rotel also makes very good musical gear. If I could I would have an all Rotel gear rack!
    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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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited January 2012
    Count me in as another B&K fanboy. They are some of my favorite SS amps.
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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,806
    edited January 2012
    Of course a 2220 may be a consideration.
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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,806
    edited January 2012
    Since these SDA's are hungry, does the B&K Reference 2200 do anything special over the ST2140, other than power? Seems to be a love for the 2140 which has me curious, the EX4420 is again even stronger but obviously more $$.
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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,806
    edited January 2012
    Well I landed a ST-202, granted it has some more age but it's in very good condition. Just need to get it and check some voltages.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited January 2012
    B&K Fanboy here as well. Warmer than Rotel but either would work well.
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited January 2012
    Rotel works better with a Rotel preamp. Other pre's may not work very well.
    Overall Rotel amps are not as warm as B&K, but a rotel pre/power combo is pretty
    darn good.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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