Rotel RB-985 for $450..any thoughts

gshisme
gshisme Posts: 1,038
edited March 2005 in Electronics
I have a chance to grab a Rotel RB-985 (not the MII) for $450. Any thoughts on the price and the unit. It is the model with the flat face..not heatsinks. Was purchased new in '98.

Greg
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by gshisme
    I have a chance to grab a Rotel RB-985 (not the MII) for $450. Any thoughts on the price and the unit. It is the model with the flat face..not heatsinks. Was purchased new in '98.

    Greg

    Not a bad price, if it's minty. You might be able to find it cheaper, if you hunt and wait. Thats a nice 5 channel amp.
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  • outlander
    outlander Posts: 218
    edited March 2005
    Well worth $450, if you really want the MKII you should be able to pick one up for ~$550.
    O
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited March 2005
    Any substancial differences between the 985 and the 985MKII other than the heat sinks?
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by gshisme
    Any substancial differences between the 985 and the 985MKII other than the heat sinks?

    Not sure. You can get the manuals for both here.

    http://www.rotel.com/support/owners-manuals-archived.htm
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited March 2005
    Thanks for the responses guys.

    phuz, how do you guys keep finding this info?? I was on their website and couldn't find any info except the archives section and they had was the 985 listing..no links to info. Anyway, thanks a bunch for the link.

    Greg
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited March 2005
    I just searched Rotels site for RB985 or 985

    :)
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  • outlander
    outlander Posts: 218
    edited March 2005
    According to the salesman at the Rotel dealer that I bought my amp at the biggest difference between the RB-985 and the RB-985-MKII is the MKII had a beefier power supply. Between the bigger power supply and the better looks (my opinion) of the heat sinks on the out side of the cabinet, I figured the MKII was worth the extra 100 bucks. But for $450 I still say you can’t go wrong with the RB-985.
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited March 2005
    Well we tentatively agreed on $450 shipped. I'm just a little worried that he doesn't have the original box and packaging and it will be shipped more than half way across the USA.

    Sounds like it will fit in just fine with my H/K320 and RTxxxI's.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited March 2005
    I hope your 'tentative' becomes a final before the thing is shipped.....
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited March 2005
    I'd say that's a good price. I have the RB-980BX stereo amp and love it. It has some pretty good sound to it. Can't wait to A-B it between it and my Myryad 5ch.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

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    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited March 2005
    Well it's a done deal. Finally...I will be getting my amp. Thanks for the feedback all. Appreciated.

    Greg
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2005
    whoa, Congrats, greg!

    Rotel is indahouz....
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited March 2005
    Very cool. Congrats, and let us know how it works out! :)
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited March 2005
    Rotel is indahouz....

    My mentor



    :);):)
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by gshisme
    My mentor



    :);):)


    so, cabling next?? ;) looks like your coming weekend plan is booked solid.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited March 2005
    so, cabling next?? ;)

    Yup. It never seems to end. I swear, after the cables I'm done.

    But I really could use a sub upgrade, pre/pro............:rolleyes:
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2005
    don't feel bad, Greg...everyone go through it. I thought I am done, but now I am back into speaker cables again (for the side-surrounds) and power cords. Go figure! :(
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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