Rotel RMB-1075 5ch amp

pearsall001
pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Yeah, I'm letting it go to a new home. A huge upgrade over the amps in an AVR, this puppy will boost you HT experience to a whole new level. Selling for $575.00 including shipping to CONUS. Amp will be double boxed for safe arrival. A few scratches on the top which are visible in the picture. Other than that the unit is in excellent condition & performs flawlessly.

RMB-1075 5-channel, THX power amplifier
Frequency response: 10Hz-80kHz, ±0.05dB
Continuous power output: 120Wpc into 8ohms, 20Hz-20kHz
Speaker impedance: 4ohms minimum
Input impedance/sensitivity:33kohms/1.5V
Signal/noise: 115dB, A-weighted
Total harmonic distortion: <0.03%, 20Hz-20kHz

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Intermodulation distortion: <0.05%
Dimensions: 1615/16" x 71/8" x 15" (WxHxD)
Weight: 43 lbs
"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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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    Snow bump!
    "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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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    I really want to move this puppy & I would to see it to go to another Polkie. How's about I drop it another $50.00 to make it $525.00 including shipping to CONUS. This is one heck of any amp!!! I really don't want to move it the 'gon.
    "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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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    Superbowl bump!
    "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: 17,195
    I'm surprised to still see this here, what a hell of an amp. Beautiful sounding punchy beast it is. Phil If I needed it I would have already grabbed it. I've looked at it a few times now lol.
    I'm sure someone will come along and snag it. You price is good.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    If I didnt just get the B&K last month this would already be in my living room. Kinda wish i waited.....
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
    Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
    Front: Polk LsiM703
    Rear: LSI fx
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    DVD Player: Sony PS4
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Wish I had the cash right now! I've been following this for a while... wondering if it would be a worthy upgrade to our HT. I recently upgraded to a "new to me" Anthem MRX-500 that does a really nice job for an AVR once dialed in with the ARC. Would this be a noticeable improvement? Being very new to separates, since I have a 7.2 setup and this is a 5 channel amp, could I leave two channels powered by the Anthem? If so, which five would be best powered by a separate amp? I'm assuming the front soundstage and the side surrounds... leaving the rears on the Anthem?

    If this is around much longer tempting me, I may have to steal from the income tax return... :#
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    scubalab wrote: »
    Would this be a noticeable improvement? Being very new to separates, since I have a 7.2 setup and this is a 5 channel amp, could I leave two channels powered by the Anthem? If so, which five would be best powered by a separate amp? I'm assuming the front soundstage and the side surrounds... leaving the rears on the Anthem?

    Yes!
    Yes.
    R/L/C/RS/LS.
    Yes!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    teekay0007 wrote: »
    scubalab wrote: »
    Would this be a noticeable improvement? Being very new to separates, since I have a 7.2 setup and this is a 5 channel amp, could I leave two channels powered by the Anthem? If so, which five would be best powered by a separate amp? I'm assuming the front soundstage and the side surrounds... leaving the rears on the Anthem?

    Yes!
    Yes.
    R/L/C/RS/LS.
    Yes!

    That's the perfect way to use the amp to catapult your HT's performance. Or you can always power the surrounds with the amp & let the AVR power the rear surrounds. The surrounds are much more involved in the soundtrack than rear surrounds.

    "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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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Thanks for the confirmation on that! I definitely here more from the surrounds than the rears, and I figured that the fronts and the surrounds (side) would be the preferred 5 of the 7 to power separately.

    Hmm... I'm certainly very tempted. Someone else buy this so I can... regret it later. I still haven't found that buried fortune in our yard, and now that the ground is frozen, I had to stop digging!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    scubalab wrote: »
    Thanks for the confirmation on that! I definitely here more from the surrounds than the rears, and I figured that the fronts and the surrounds (side) would be the preferred 5 of the 7 to power separately.

    Hmm... I'm certainly very tempted. Someone else buy this so I can... regret it later. I still haven't found that buried fortune in our yard, and now that the ground is frozen, I had to stop digging!

    You'll be kicking yourself in the arse if you let this one slip away. Great amp, great price...what are you waiting for?????? Let's just do it my good man! You'll thank me later.

    "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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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    I know, I know...

    MP sent - I may have a plan...
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,023
    I own the same amp and best upgrade I made. You will not be sorry. Make your plan work scubalab!
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    No more convincing necessary... Talked to Phil this morning and looks like things are going to work out! He is kind enough to hold on to it for a few weeks for me and I'm going to be picking this one up in person. Really looking forward to meeting Phil, hearing his 11.2, and getting this amp in it's new home.

    My master plan is to eventually have this amp (and possibly another 2 channel amp) for most, if not all of the 7 channels. Then, I'd like to upgrade my dual itty-bitty Boston Acoustic PV600 subs to something that packs more punch for movies. Wish I could get my hands on Dan's ED, or Aboroth's Outlaw, but Indy and Socal are just a wee bit too far to drive!

    Thanks for all the encouragement!
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Skip... LOL - I did see that. I need to refrain from buying anything else for at least a little while :#
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    I took the beast RMB-1095 out of the system & replaced it w/ your new amp the RMB-1075...purring like a kitten. The 11.2 system awaits your arrival for a nice demo so you can hear it in action. You won't be disappointed.
    "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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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Can't wait Phil! I must say though... That's just mean teasing me like that knowing it's a month away... :s
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    I took the beast RMB-1095 out of the system & replaced it w/ your new amp the RMB-1075...purring like a kitten. The 11.2 system awaits your arrival for a nice demo so you can hear it in action. You won't be disappointed.
    Would love to hear your 11.2 KEF system!

    Been considering moving to KEF's myself....just missed out on deal on some Q900's and a RMB-1095...and there's a Q600c and Q800ds on CL. Even thought about the Q300's as the LR.

    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    WLDock wrote: »
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    I took the beast RMB-1095 out of the system & replaced it w/ your new amp the RMB-1075...purring like a kitten. The 11.2 system awaits your arrival for a nice demo so you can hear it in action. You won't be disappointed.
    Would love to hear your 11.2 KEF system!

    Been considering moving to KEF's myself....just missed out on deal on some Q900's and a RMB-1095...and there's a Q600c and Q800ds on CL. Even thought about the Q300's as the LR.

    Accessories4less sells refurbs of the KEFs BTW..

    "....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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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    Yeah, their price is nice...I've been watching the Q Series prices all over the net for a bit. However, the deal I missed out on was super and got the juices flowing. I will just wait it out for something else to come along.
    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Finally was able to make the trip to pick this up. Phil and his wife Maria (and their dogs!) were such gracious hosts. Listened to some tunes, watched some movie clips, shared some beers and enjoyed a delicious dinner too!! The amp made it home with me last night and is ready to be installed in our HT - just need to find some free time.

    Looking forward to getting this running. Really enjoyed the the sound of Phil's system - so clean, crisp, and accurate. Those KEF's are amazing! I want to thank Phil and Maria for inviting me into their home, sharing an awesome dinner, and a great sale. I also want to thank Phil for potentially opening a new rabbit hole by being so helpful and informative on his Sonos systems... :p
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    OK, couldn't wait any longer, and had about an hour of free time Saturday afternoon. Got this amp all set up in the HT running my front 3 and my side surrounds. Let me just say WOW! I normally don't notice subtle changes in sound, but this addition absolutely brought a new life to the sound in the room. Even my 11-year old daughter noticed a difference. She came downstairs and with a smile on her face, said 'that sounds awesome'.

    The Anthem (MRX-500) and Boston Acoustics speakers (VR-M60 fronts, VR-920 center, VR-MX surrounds, and VR-M50 rears) sounded good before, but this addition really cleaned things up. AND, I haven't even re-run the ARC setup yet! Even with my measly (hopefully the next upgrade) subs (dual Boston PV600), the bass sounded better/more accurate too.

    BIG thanks to Phil for 'opening my ears' to better sound with his old Rotel!
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    scubalab wrote: »
    The Anthem (MRX-500) and Boston Acoustics speakers (VR-M60 fronts, VR-920 center, VR-MX surrounds, and VR-M50 rears) sounded good before, but this addition really cleaned things up.
    Always heard great things about the Boston VR speakers...especially that VR-920 center. Wanted to try them out at one point. I was a huge fan of the Boston Acoustics Pro Series car audio components back in my early days.
    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Walt - I like 'em. They pack a LOT of punch for their size. They really came alive with the addition of the amp. Those encouraging me to take the plunge weren't kidding. I also need to shout a thanks to Cathy (cfrizz) for recommending (about a year ago) a separate amp to really wake up my speakers. She started me on the hunt for one!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    You are more than welcome Scuba! You and I both have the VR-920 & Boston PV600 sub. The 920 really comes alive when given good power. These two pieces as well as my Pioneer Universal player was my step into HT. All about 14-15 years old now and still going strong. 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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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    I picked up a rotel for my front 3 and I also noticed a big difference with my monitor 70's.

    Congrats scuba!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,458
    scubalab wrote: »

    Wish I could get my hands on Dan's ED!

    WHAT DAN HAS ED??? Do not even want to know how you found out!!!! :p:p

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,969
    scubalab wrote: »
    Walt - I like 'em. They pack a LOT of punch for their size. They really came alive with the addition of the amp. Those encouraging me to take the plunge weren't kidding. I also need to shout a thanks to Cathy (cfrizz) for recommending (about a year ago) a separate amp to really wake up my speakers. She started me on the hunt for one!

    This goes into what we keep saying. Don't judge your speakers until you can power them correctly. Too many want to kick their speakers to the curb for the latest and greatest without first seeing what the speakers they have can do.

    Congrats on the new to you amp, and Phil is a great dude. Assuming of course he's still a dude, nothing has changed I hope. :p
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    edited February 2016
    Thanks Tony! This is an awesome amp and I love it. ...But, this was last year's thread when I bought the amp. I'm moving up to a 7-channel and now have this Rotel for sale here:

    http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/171740/rotel-rmb-1075#latest

    Unfortunately, this old thread here is getting more attention than my FS thread... :( That's what I get for linking it in my new FS ad.

    Phil is a great dude and I can vouch that he at least looked and acted like a dude as of last year!

    This is still a great amp and will truly wake up your speakers. You can have it now for the low price of $450 (somewhat negotiable) if you go here:

    http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/171740/rotel-rmb-1075#latest

    Buy it and love it.

    And in the interest of full disclosure, I have no idea if Dan still has the ED (amp)... or ED!

    :p
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