new amp with LSi25's

pmckeealaska
pmckeealaska Posts: 808
edited June 2004 in Electronics
Last week I purchased a Rotel RB-1080 amp to power my two main LSi speakers (25's) and am using my NAD T763 as a pre-amp for the pair. All I can say is.......wow! With this amp, the 25's really sing and I can really blast the tunes! I highly recommend Rotel equipment if you have LSi speakers. I finally have the music system I want!
Music and Movie Rig

Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
LSi25 Front Speakers
LSiC Center Channel
LSiFX Surrounds
Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
NAD T763 Reciever
Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited June 2004
    Glad to hear you're enjoying your system. What kind of CD player are you using?
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • pmckeealaska
    pmckeealaska Posts: 808
    edited June 2004
    I'm using a Sony CD/SACD/DVD player. I dont remember the model number, but it does pretty well. How much difference does the quality of CD/DVD player make when it comes to quality of sound with respect to music? It seems like there would be little difference between models or prices? Am I wrong?
    Music and Movie Rig

    Samsung 40" HDTV 1080p
    LSi25 Front Speakers
    LSiC Center Channel
    LSiFX Surrounds
    Rotel RB 1080 2-Channel Amp
    NAD T763 Reciever
    Denon DVD 2900 Universal Player
    Audiosource 10 Band Digital Equalizer
    Audioquest CV-8 speaker cables
    Audioquest Sub-X subwoofer cables
    Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects
    Monster AVS 2000 Voltage Stabilizer
    Playstation 3 120GB Slim
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  • LuSh
    LuSh Posts: 887
    edited June 2004
    The CD player or any source will make the biggest impact on your system. Begin with the source. It's true Speakers have a much more different sonic nature between them, CD players are divided between good and bad. DVD players make terrible CD players. Even an entry level NAD player will outperform most DVD players on Redbook. You're system is being handicapped by that DVD player trust me. When funds become avaliable consider the Rotel 1070 CDP which is a TAS product of the year.

    If possible take your Sony DVD player to a dealer and have a shootout between the Rotel and the Sony. You'll be amazed at how much more information and sonics the Rotel will pickup that you're Sony misses. More dynamic range, increased bass response and more air between instruments.

    Don't take my word for it though, go listen for yourself.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,758
    edited June 2004
    I agree with Lush, it'll make the biggest difference in the world. Another CD player to look at is the AH! Njoe Tjoeb 4000 with a tube output stage (sweet) and many upgrades available including 24/192 upsampling that take your redbook CD's to the top level of playback quality.

    Here's a link, http://www.upscaleaudio.com/AH!/tjoeb4000review.htm
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