Rotel RA-1062 Integrated Amp?

hochpt21

For my 2.1 setup, I am currently running two M70's and a Velodyne 10" sub off a HK avr-240. I don't feel like I am getting the most out of the speakers and I don't intend to add anymore speakers to the setup so I am considering an integrated amp. A few questions.

1) First and foremost, can I run the speakers solely off an integrated amp? Just source, amp and speakers? (I'm guessing a basic question, but I googled it for awhile and didn't find a super clear answer)

2) Is the Rotel RA-1062 a good deal at $395 (used, near mint, local guy). I mostly listen to vinyl.

3) Could I run the M70's and a sub off the amp?

Thanks for any advice.

Paul

hochpt21

Sorry, here are the specs for what I have and what I am looking at.

http://www.amazon.com/Harman-AVR-240-7-1-Channel-Receiver/dp/B000BOC05I
http://www.rotel.com/NA/products/ProductDetails.htm?Id=12

hochpt21

Any thoughts?

chandler9a

I would like to help but I don't know much about that Rotel unit. I believe you can run your speakers off it as well as your sub. I would guess you would want a little more power however... maybe not.

Funny, I was checking my local Craigslist today and found that exact unit that someone is trying to sell. It was much cheaper than $395, but I saw that one went on the gon for $400 not too long ago.

chandler9a

My apologies, the one I saw on Craigslist was a lower model so the price thing may be accurate at $395

hochpt21

Thanks Chandler, one of the review I read was from a guy who was getting back into his vinyl collection and he loved it. Might not be enough to power the 70's, but I thought it might be better than the HK 7.1 that I am currently running.

Basically, I am looking for my best option for under $500 for primarily vinyl in my 2.1 setup.

chandler9a

Have you considered buying a decent pre and something like an Adcom GFA 545 or amp of that nature to power the 70's? I guess you could also just add an amp to that HK for starters if it has pre outs.

hochpt21

The HK has pre-outs. Would it work well to power the 70's with the 545, and the sub with the HK? Would adding the 545 significantly improve the sound coming from the 70's?

EndersShadow

hochpt21 wrote: »

Would it work well to power the 70's with the 545, and the sub with the HK?

Yes

hochpt21 wrote: »

Would adding the 545 significantly improve the sound coming from the 70's?

Yes

hochpt21

Ok...awesome. I see the 545 used a couple places for about $200. That sounds like a good piece to the puzzle until maybe a major upgrade at a later date.

chandler9a

I think that would be a relatively inexpensive way to upgrade your sound and see what your speakers can do.

You can always switch over to a dedicated pre when funds become available.