Is this a good deal?? Rotel gear

faster100
faster100 Posts: 6,124
edited March 2004 in Electronics
I found in a junk/antique type store, a Rotel 980 amp. (i think) and a surround processor, i think 960 or 980... both look good, The seller didnt have a price on them so i have had to call several times today and saturday.. they consign stuff for people .. so its tons of sellers with their own cubby to sell stuff in, anyways i just got a call they want 175.00 for the pair.. The amps seem to run 300 on e-bay and the processor 100 -200 depending on model # so i think im gonna jump on it, anyone with knowledge experiance on these 2 pieces and the true value?? Let me know

Thanks
MY HT RIG:
Sherwood p-965
Sherwood sd871 dvd
Rotel 1075 amp x5
LSI15 mains
LsiC center
LSIfx surround backs
Lsi7 side surrounds
SVS pb12/plus2


2 Channel Rig:

nad 1020 Pre-amp
Rotel 1080 stereo amp
Polk sda 2B
kenwood grunt Tuner
realistic lab 450 TT
Signal cable IC
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited March 2004
    Faster,

    that looks like a good deal. The RB980BX amp is 120 watts / channel into 8 ohms with less than 0.03% THD, has a S/N ratio of 120 db, and a damping factor of 1000. It weights over 20 lbs. Nice amp plus you get the preamp too. Nice little upgrade there at that price.

    Just to compare, the current RB1070's sell used for about $400 on Audiogon.
  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited March 2004
    Yeah, i'll pick it up tomorrow.. I'm surprised more people havent responded yet.. I'm sure they will though
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2


    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited March 2004
  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited March 2004
    So how good? I mean i knew it was a good deal don't get me wrong./. But i didnt plan on buying anything more and wanted to make sure it was a steal?
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2


    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited March 2004
    There are 2 RB980BX's for sale on Audiogon right now. One for $300 and the other for $325.

    I would say if both pieces look to be in at least good condition and play with no problems then this is pretty close to a steal to me. Would you get like any kind of warranty from the place? Even if its just for 30 days? If not can you at least hook it up first to make sure that everything plays and that a channel isn't blown or something? I would make sure that this is clear between you and the seller before you buy it. It would suck to buy it and then have something DOA when you get home.
  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited March 2004
    picked it up today and sounds fantastical.................
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2


    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC