Rotel RC 1070 pre for 375.00

xj4094dg
xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
edited June 2009 in Electronics
Any comments on this pre? Is 375.00 a good deal?

Thanks.
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  • jackjo789
    jackjo789 Posts: 2
    edited June 2009
    The Rotel will give you a more forward sound, big on treble and big on bass. I find the Rotel sound a bit too fatiguing.
    Rotel will be a BIG change, one you may very well like but also one which has the potential to not be to your liking.

    Jack Johnson
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited June 2009
    I used a RC-1070 with a RB-1070 and it was a very good combo - my first foray into separates. I especially like the simple controls - no balance or bass/treble - less controls to allow noise to enter. Their contour control switch was all I needed to change the sound. $375 is a avg price- this pre has a good phono stage, too. The original price of $500 some would say was good for the phono stage alone.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited June 2009
    Nice entry level pre amp. I owned the 1070 before going to the 1082 and didn't care for the lack of adjustability with the bass/treble controls.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,248
    edited June 2009
    The Nak will sound better, IMO. Glad you're enjoying it.
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