FS: ROTEL RSP-976 5.1 Pre-Amp/Processor

dorokusai

ROTEL RSP-976 5.1 Pre-Amp/Processor(2001) - 8/10 - Black - *SOLD* on Audiogon

If you want to start getting into seperates, here's a great start. I've been fascinated with Rotel gear for awhile and this is another great piece. The unit shares alot of things internally with the current RSP-1068. This also has the better remote control, RR-1050, that was offered in the later models. The RR-969 was a confusing remote IMO. 2001 and 2002 was a weird couple years for Rotel and remote controls. It has one scratch on the top, which has been touched up but the faceplate is perfect and the rest of the body is stellar.

If you're like me and love a simple 5.1 HT, step on over and let's take a test drive.

All my gear has been cleaned from top to bottom and connections have been treated with CAIG products. The unit will be packed to withstand an atomic blast. Thanks for looking

Features:

Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Prologic processing using the Crystal CS492604 Surround Processor.
Independent zone 2 control of audio systems.
Composite-video, S-video, and Component-video switching.
Digital inputs and surround modes are assignable to sources.
Discrete analog line drive stages, four layer military-spec circuit boards.
Intelligent on-screen display and backlit learning remote control.
External analog 5.1 inputs assure forward compatibility with DVD-Audio, SACD and others.

Specifications (Audio):

Frequency Response: 10-70kHz (± 0.3dB)
Harmonic Distortion: front < 0.006%; center < 0.006%; rear < 0.005%; subwoofer < 0.006%
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.03% max.
IM Distortion: 0.03% max.
S/N Ratio IHF A (stereo): 92dB
S/N Ratio IHF A (Dolby Digital, dts): 90dB
Input Sensitivity: 200mV
Line Output Level: 600 mV (200mV Input)
Specifications (Video)

Frequency Response: 3Hz-10MHz (± 3dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 45dB
Input Impedence: 75 ohms
Output Impedence: 75 ohms
Output Level: 1 volt

Includes: Original power cord, RR-1050 remote control, original owners manual, reproduction remote control manual and some assorted documents from Rotel.

574679PSRR

dorokusai

I had to drop it to to 8/10 due to a scratch I found just now....so I lowered the price from where it was originally. I touched it up so it's not too bad.

ben62670

My adcom GFA-585 requires 2volts for full power, would this pre do it?

dorokusai

The output level of the Rotel is 1V. I'm roughly familiar with your amp and realize that the input sensitivity is spec'd at 250wpc@8 with 2V. You're looking at that spec generically as there is much more to it and there are way more important spec's to be worried about in amplifier design.

That's a rated wattage at a specific voltage, with a specific signal-to-noise ratio....which isn't stated by Adcom for that value at all. That being said, there's no reason to think that you aren't getting full power as you are, just at a different S-N ratio. A couple more valuable specs would be input/output impedence, THD, TIM and the overall gain of the the two units.

This isn't just present in your amp, as much as its a product of many amplifier designs. If you want to discuss this further, perhaps create a thread and some folks can chime in with their thoughts and comments.

dorokusai

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VR3

Darn... such a bad time....

I would buy this - right now... but the earliest I could purchase it would be 2 months.

Dangit.

Would be PERFECT to run with my Odyssey on the HT Bypass

dorokusai

Trey - I'm not against that idea per our conversation, let's just let it ride for now. You have way more important things to be concerned with in regards to speakers I would think

VR3

That is... true.

Nice... bump you did there. I like it.

This is a great unit folks.

sucks2beme

This is a good unit. I tried one out for a couple of days. It's a great remote
too! Anything newer from Rotel will cost a lot more. Someone on the
Dallas craigslist was selling a Rotel RB-985 MKII. That would make a very
good combo for HT.

AndyGwis

Did this not sell yet? Come on, peeps, jump on it!

shawn474

Mark,
I am still thinking about a way I can come up with the funds.............

Shawn

dorokusai

Well, me selling this doesn't mean I can't eat for a week. If you want it just ask

shawn474

Yeah, but me buying it might put me in the guest room for a week:D . I am weighing the benefits of each;) .

Shawn

opus

shawn474 wrote:

Yeah, but me buying it might put me in the guest room for a week:D . I am weighing the benefits of each;) .

Shawn

Correction. It would put you in the guest room with a Rotel for a week

cfrizz

:eek: WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

opus wrote:

Correction. It would put you in the guest room with a Rotel for a week

dorokusai

well, naturally keep it clean on the homefront before you worry about this thing.

VR3

I still want this in the upcoming months...if no one bites.

dorokusai

Anyone need a nice start for a separates HT rig?

JimBRICK

consider a trade?

dorokusai

Do you really think I need more stuff? What are you thinking about?.....shoot me an email, dorokusai@comcast.net

JimBRICK

my fxi5's are still avail and they are mint

dorokusai

I'm going to pass on the FXi as I'm setup speaker wise but they do look great.

JimBRICK

you know I should just buy this damn thing LOL

dorokusai

Jim - There is so much quality gear out there, you wouldn't believe it. If this piece starts you off on a cool journey, fantastic but if you want something else...that's great to man.

If you match this up with a nice, solid 5ch amplifier, you'll have a helluva benchmark and a stellar LSi system.

I'm available for whatever decision you make, as is this forum.

-Mark

dorokusai

I found the original box and packaging for the Rotel if that's helps anyone.

dorokusai

Well, I haven't heard from Stereo Luver(Chuck) in almost a week, so this is back up on the block. Let me know if you have any questions.

I have it packed in the original box and double box from Rotel.

dorokusai

And another piece is delivered into the arms of Jesus.....SOLD.