B&K ex4420 vs Rotel RB-1080

bopicasso
bopicasso Posts: 878
edited April 2009 in Electronics
I am going from a 3.1 to a 2.1 for the living room.
You can see my setup in my sig.
Which amp would pair the best with my dynaudio audience 70's????? They are both right around $600..
Thanks in advance
Ryan
Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited April 2009
    Also I will do a side by side comparision with the emo xpa-3 with whatever amp I decide to go with..
    Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited April 2009
    Anybody have any experience with either brand of amp with dynaudio's??
    Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,229
    edited April 2009
    I have experience with both and Dynaudio speakers.

    Both amps are incredible. I can't give a edge to either as they both are amazing sounding with Dynaudio speakers especially the ones you have.

    Since you already own Rotel , I suggest going with the RB1080. It's an exact sonic signature of the mighty RMB1095 which I have owned. Killer dynamics and control over bass. But all the above can be said abot B&K. They are no back seat of **** end to anyone in there price class.

    Dan
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited April 2009
    Thanks mantis
    Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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  • lakesailor
    lakesailor Posts: 319
    edited April 2009
    The 1080 is a very neutral sounding amplifier; and I also found it weak at low level listening. You really need to wick it up a bit to get it to really sing. However at more moderate levels it really comes alive and let’s the speakers work their magic.

    The 1080 was a tad too neutral for; however many love it for being neutral so it is really a case of preference. If you like neutral amps it’s a good buy. Haven’t tried a B&K so I cannot offer a comparison.
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited April 2009
    lakesailor,
    What amp do you prefer?
    Also what kind of speakers are you driving with it?
    Thanks
    Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited April 2009
    I think after talking to a few people and researching alot, I think im gonna pass on both the b&k and rotel.
    Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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  • jinjuku
    jinjuku Posts: 1,523
    edited April 2009
    bopicasso wrote: »
    I think after talking to a few people and researching alot, I think im gonna pass on both the b&k and rotel.

    A classic case of Analysis Paralysis :D Yep there are a TON of choices out there. So many amps, so little time.

    It will be interesting to see what you go with.
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited April 2009
    I've been running Dyns with B&K, and it's a nice mix. I've run few amps on them, including some tubes, it's the best so far overall. It's also the cheapest :-) As a single step up, I'd be looking for something quicker but with some good current and control. McCormack, Belles, Marsh, Bryston, & Odyssey can often be found used under 1K. Everyone raves about the Simaudio and Plinius synergy with the Dyns, but for my little standmount 140's, I'll pass. Speaking of pass, Pass Labs would be another good couple of steps up. . . see how this goes!
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited April 2009
    SKsolutions, what b&k model are you running with the dyns? Plinius is what I heard was a great match.. I figure I should just wait till I can afford what I want instead of buying another amp that I will want to upgrade in 2 months.
    Thats where im at now with the emotiva xpa-3
    Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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