outlaw vs. rotel

Midnite Mick
Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
edited January 2006 in Electronics
I am thinking of buying a used Rotel RMB 1090 (5 channels, 340W@4ohm...so they say) amplifier. Have read some mixed opinions on it saying bass is punchy and highs slightly harsh. Would save me a pretty penny though. The more expensive route (would rather avoid) was to do the outlaw 990(preamp)/either 7500 or 7700 (300 W@ 4 ohm {5vs7 channel}) combo. I know most here love outlaw but has anyone tried the rotel. Just trying to fuel those incredible sounding, beautiful pieces of furniture we call Lsi15'3. Thank you.
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited January 2006
    What pre amp are you currently using?
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited January 2006
    del44 wrote:
    What pre amp are you currently using?

    I was just going to use a middle of the road receiver with pre outs. My choice was going to be based on the processes for HT. If the outlaw then the above preamp (990).
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2006
    I would personally prefer Rotel, but Outlaw is a good choice, too.
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited January 2006
    audiobliss wrote:
    I would personally prefer Rotel, but Outlaw is a good choice, too.

    Audiobliss have you tried both and if so could you tell me the different results.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited January 2006
    Outlaw is nice and they would like to be as good as Rotel. I also perfer Rotel over Outlaw. Outlaw hits a price point that makes them a very high value, so does Rotel. Basically you have to listen to both and decide which you like better.

    Both are good choices.


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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2006
    Midnite Mick wrote:
    Audiobliss have you tried both and if so could you tell me the different results.

    Sorry to say my statement was a generalization. I have not heard them and so cannot compare them.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited January 2006
    Yep, I've listened to both and own Outlaw. Not trashing Rotel, but to my ears, the Outlaw is a better sounding amp. The Rotel (can't remember the model) has harsh and lacked depth.

    If at all possible, order the Outlaw and try to get a loaner Rotel and listen to them both with a favorite piece of music and see what you think. If the Outlaw doesn't sound as good or better the the Rotel you send it back. No harm no foul. Yes you'll be out the cash to ship it but it's worth it to find an amp that yo'll get a lot of use out of.
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