Rotel RMB 1095

xftman
xftman Posts: 153
edited November 2012 in Electronics
I was surffing my local craigslist for a used power amp to power my lsiC center. Found parasound hca 1000 but was told SOLD. Also told he has this Rotel rmb 1095 in mint for $800. Google for similar but can't find any for sale. I have a Adcom 555 for my front already. How's Rotel compare to Adcom? Is $800 a good deal for this beast? How much should I offer?

Thanks in advance!

Joe
MAIN:
Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
Center- lsiM 706,
Surrounds- lsi F/X,
Power sub PSW1000,
Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
Amp - Emo XPR-5.

Secondary (2.1):
LsiM 703,
HK Avr 3700,
Yaqin MS-30L,
Polk DSW-PRO 400.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited November 2012
    If you can get it for $800.00 , jump now , that is a excellent price for that amp. They usually go for 1000-1200 depending on condition. Worth every cent. Amps really don't go bad or get out dated so they usually hold their value very well. I don't think the seller is going to take anything less then $800.00 bucks , I know I wouldn't. I owned one and can tell you first hand it's one of the very best amps in it's price point and better then the Adcom 555.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mufsoman
    mufsoman Posts: 631
    edited November 2012
    xftman - I have a rotel 1095 that I purchased locally for $900 about a year ago. It was mint condition with original packaging and supposedly very few hours. I have not had any other amps yet at this point in my trip down the HT rabbit hole, but I like it a lot. Improved the sound above and beyond the SC07, which was pretty good already. The Rti12's definately benefit from separate amplification. $800 is a good price.
    Parasound HCA-2003A & 2205A
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    Side surrounds: Polk Rti A1's
    Atmos: Mirage Nanosats
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited November 2012
    If you can pick up a mint RMB-1095 for $800.00...run don't walk. Don't dick around trying to get a better deal because it'll be gone to someone who knows it's worth while you're playing footsie with the pricing. A word to the wise!
    "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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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited November 2012
    Agree with everything said here. If this is good shape, and hopefully has the original box, get it now!
    AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
    Amplifier: B&K 7250 Series ii
    Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
    Mains: RTi-10
    Center: CSi-5
    Rear: Boston DSi460
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
    TV: Panasonic TC-P58V10
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  • xftman
    xftman Posts: 153
    edited November 2012
    Thank you all. I guess I will move forward take this and sell my Adcom 555ii and Onkyo M501 to save space and some $$.
    MAIN:
    Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
    Center- lsiM 706,
    Surrounds- lsi F/X,
    Power sub PSW1000,
    Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
    Amp - Emo XPR-5.

    Secondary (2.1):
    LsiM 703,
    HK Avr 3700,
    Yaqin MS-30L,
    Polk DSW-PRO 400.
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  • xftman
    xftman Posts: 153
    edited November 2012
    MADGSF wrote: »
    Agree with everything said here. If this is good shape, and hopefully has the original box, get it now!

    No box.
    MAIN:
    Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
    Center- lsiM 706,
    Surrounds- lsi F/X,
    Power sub PSW1000,
    Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
    Amp - Emo XPR-5.

    Secondary (2.1):
    LsiM 703,
    HK Avr 3700,
    Yaqin MS-30L,
    Polk DSW-PRO 400.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2012
    Don't sweat the box since it's a local sale. Just bring something to wrap it up in and make sure to try to test it out before hand.
    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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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,987
    edited November 2012
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    If you can pick up a mint RMB-1095 for $800.00...run don't walk. Don't dick around trying to get a better deal because it'll be gone to someone who knows it's worth while you're playing footsie with the pricing. A word to the wise!
    Ditto! I've read several reviews of upscale 10XX Rotel amps. Writers compared their SQ to Krell, Levinson, and the like. I use a 985 to power my LR tops & CC.

    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, inside* & out 8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out *soldered LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & “Plugged*” Mids - 981, connected w/MP 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 *Xschop's handy work
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited November 2012
    Not sure about this amp specifically, but in my experience Rotel stuff tends to be a bit on the bright side. Still a good price, but you might want to audition it before you decide to ditch the Adcom 555ii.

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2012
    Syndil wrote: »
    Not sure about this amp specifically, but in my experience Rotel stuff tends to be a bit on the bright side. Still a good price, but you might want to audition it before you decide to ditch the Adcom 555ii.

    And which amps are you referring to? I've own the RMB-1050-1070-1080-1090-1075 & 1095 and none of them were bright.

    Make sure you bring a back brace. That sucka is heavy.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited November 2012
    About the Rotel RMB-1095 being bright...that's not my finding at all. I have no idea how that rumor started. For $800.00 clams grab it & run!!!
    "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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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited November 2012
    The RMB1095 is not a Bright sounding amp. If anything it's warm and very clean. It's punchy and powerful.
    Dan
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  • xftman
    xftman Posts: 153
    edited November 2012
    I am still new to this. How is this compare to Emotiva? Look like Emo has them all on sale today. XPA-5 for $769 or XPA-3 for $599brand new.
    MAIN:
    Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
    Center- lsiM 706,
    Surrounds- lsi F/X,
    Power sub PSW1000,
    Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
    Amp - Emo XPR-5.

    Secondary (2.1):
    LsiM 703,
    HK Avr 3700,
    Yaqin MS-30L,
    Polk DSW-PRO 400.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2012
    If I had to choose, I would take the Rotel hands down, they make outstanding gear and you don't see that kind of price everyday even on a used one. I will always have a Rotel somewhere in my gear.
    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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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited November 2012
    xftman wrote: »
    I am still new to this. How is this compare to Emotiva? Look like Emo has them all on sale today. XPA-5 for $769 or XPA-3 for $599brand new.
    RMB1095 Retail was $2000.00
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • SugarmillMan
    SugarmillMan Posts: 175
    edited November 2012
    I have two Rotel amps and I can tell you they are NOT bright. Very warm for a class D amp, in my opinion.
    Fronts:B&W 804 Diamonds, Center: B&W HTM2 Diamond, Surrounds: PolkAudio LSi F/X (4)
    Subwoofer: HSU VTK3-MK3
    Electronics: Onkyo TX-NR 3010 receiver, Parasound Halo A31 amp, NAD T975 amp
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  • blehmbo
    blehmbo Posts: 179
    edited November 2012
    I don't have any experience with the RMB-1095, but my RMB-1075 definitely isn't bright. Snatch it up before it disappears!
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  • xftman
    xftman Posts: 153
    edited November 2012
    But the Emotiva is brand new with 5 years warranty.
    MAIN:
    Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
    Center- lsiM 706,
    Surrounds- lsi F/X,
    Power sub PSW1000,
    Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
    Amp - Emo XPR-5.

    Secondary (2.1):
    LsiM 703,
    HK Avr 3700,
    Yaqin MS-30L,
    Polk DSW-PRO 400.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,569
    edited November 2012
    You're new at this, aren't you!?!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • xftman
    xftman Posts: 153
    edited November 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    You're new at this, aren't you!?!

    yes.
    MAIN:
    Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
    Center- lsiM 706,
    Surrounds- lsi F/X,
    Power sub PSW1000,
    Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
    Amp - Emo XPR-5.

    Secondary (2.1):
    LsiM 703,
    HK Avr 3700,
    Yaqin MS-30L,
    Polk DSW-PRO 400.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2012
    You have to do what you think is best for you, but I will tell you that this equipment is built to give you YEARS of enjoyment. The Rotel pre and amp & cd player that I had lasted for 18 years.

    There wouldn't be such a robust market for used gear it it wasn't built to last. But if having the new gear with the warrenty will give you peace of mind then get the XPA and enjoy.
    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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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited November 2012
    xftman wrote: »
    But the Emotiva is brand new with 5 years warranty.


    Welcome to the club.

    If new and cheap with a warranty is your priority, then Emotive is your huckleberry. If sound is more important there are other options on the used market.

    Kinda like buying a brand new Kia Rio or a 2 year old Toyota Camry. Some will take that new car with the warranty, others will take the Camry knowing it will outlast the Kia by a longshot. Matter of preference is all.
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  • SugarmillMan
    SugarmillMan Posts: 175
    edited November 2012
    That is a great comparison! Take the Camry (Rotel) every time.
    Fronts:B&W 804 Diamonds, Center: B&W HTM2 Diamond, Surrounds: PolkAudio LSi F/X (4)
    Subwoofer: HSU VTK3-MK3
    Electronics: Onkyo TX-NR 3010 receiver, Parasound Halo A31 amp, NAD T975 amp
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited November 2012
    I wish I could get my hands on 1095 for 800 bucks. Paid 600 for my almost new at that time 1075 two years ago.
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,987
    edited November 2012
    You're still mulling over a newer 985 w/twice the power per channel and likely mo' better PS circuitry. A side note: all my amplification is circa mid '80s. If all channels work, I wish I had $800 plus ga$ & time to get it for my system. Then eBay or A'gon some of my other pieces.

    I'm w/Tony, cfrizz, et al.

    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, inside* & out 8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out *soldered LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & “Plugged*” Mids - 981, connected w/MP 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 *Xschop's handy work
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited November 2012
    xftman wrote: »
    I was surffing my local craigslist for a used power amp to power my lsiC center. Found parasound hca 1000 but was told SOLD. Also told he has this Rotel rmb 1095 in mint for $800. Google for similar but can't find any for sale. I have a Adcom 555 for my front already. How's Rotel compare to Adcom? Is $800 a good deal for this beast? How much should I offer?

    Thanks in advance!

    Joe

    So, did you pull the trigger on an amp yet???? Inquireing minds want to know.
    "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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