Rotel RB-985 5 channel 100 watts

NeilGabriel
NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
edited December 2010 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Great 5 channel amp. I have this listed on Audiogon for $395 shipped. Will sell here for $375 shipped CONUS. It looks like new and plays just fine. I am second owner and have original box and packing. It will be shipped in that box unless you want to spring for a second box and additional packing.

I used this for a couple weeks before I decided to go with a receiver.

Thanks....this is really a nice piece...especially at this price.

Pics are at the link. Same terms as are on the linked site.

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?ampsmult&1295145173
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited November 2010
    I am doing a $10 drop on this to $365.00. This unit is seriously nice. I need more cash more daughter's wedding....6 years of college and then a wedding....sheeesh.
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  • eclimax13
    eclimax13 Posts: 168
    edited November 2010
    Hmmmm
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited November 2010
    eclimax13 wrote: »
    Hmmmm

    I'll take that as a "yes."

    I'll add a pair of Bluejean Cable IC's....either 3 or 4 feet--not sure sitting here. All others are in active use.

    ng
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited November 2010
    Do you take Paypal?
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,372
    edited November 2010
    angelsfann02, I was just about to recommend this amp to you in your other thread. I think you'll be very happy if you get it.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited November 2010
    angelsfann02 wrote: »
    Do you take Paypal?

    Love Paypal.....I'll pick up fees if there are any. If you have money in your account, then you can make a personal payment.

    can pm you the email address for Paypal if you want.

    2 IC's will be included.

    Mike
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited November 2010
    I know this makes no sense, but I really am trying to get down to the equipment that I actually use and and actually keep it in a system for more than a week at a time.

    Still $365 shipped but entire set of 5 BlueJeans cables that I got for it...think they cost me $100+.

    And I'm not joking about the wedding! Where's Engtaz these days?
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,068
    edited November 2010
    NeilGabriel wrote: »
    I am doing a $10 drop on this to $365.00. This unit is seriously nice. I need more cash more daughter's wedding....6 years of college and then a wedding....sheeesh.

    I hear ya bro, been down that road, kinda. Then they want to have babies and stay home. That makes college the most expensive dateing service ever.

    Good luck on the sale and the wedding.
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited November 2010
    congratulations on your daughter's wedding.
    good luck on both...the amp and bride !
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  • eclimax13
    eclimax13 Posts: 168
    edited November 2010
    dimensions?
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2010
    The internet is a wonderful thing. It took me less than a minute to find this. Try it next time.

    http://rotel.com/content/manuals/rb985_eng.pdf
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited November 2010
    thanks, Cathy...I've actually been trying to get some work done today so I can pay for this changeitis addiction, 2 birthdays, a wedding and then Christmas...

    would be nice if the kid hadn't moved to Colorado to get married!
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited November 2010
    Big Sunday Morning Bump.

    Price is $365 shippped in original box CONUS.....PLUS the 5 BlueJeans IC's. Will not sell IC's alone.

    This is sitting in my 2 channel system right now and needs a good HT system home.
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited November 2010
    Is this the mkII version?
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    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited December 2010
    Just returned from daughter's Colorado wedding and now need to pay for it.

    Bump on this. Pretty dang good deal with the 5 Bluejeans IC's. Amp looks pretty much like new. See Post 14 above.

    To my knowledge, it is not the mkII, but it is THX certified FWTIW. I go by my ears, and this has had a great sound in HT and 2 channel systems. I have picked up a 2 channel Rotel receiver to use in the 2 channel system....made sense.
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited December 2010
    I gave a dumb answer on the mkII...it had 10 more watts (as I recall) and used a different faceplate--with the visible "heatsinks"/fins...new design to look modern....

    from what I have read this morning, there was no sonic difference.....
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,502
    edited December 2010
    NG,

    I'm interested if angelsfann02 is not. Please let me know.

    Thanks,

    John
    ➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited December 2010
    angelsfann02 has been looking siince 11/18, but he has made no offers.....you know my stuff is good and that I pack pretty well....let me know.....it's now on agon for same price.....need to stay firm......mike
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited December 2010
    Sorry. When I didnt hear from ya on 11/29 I decided to make some bids for other Rotels on ebay. I understood because I know you are quite busy these days. Jay Cee its all yours.
    LIVING ROOM:
    Pioneer PDP-6070HD, Pioneer Elite SC-25, Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD,
    Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva USP-1, Polk LSI15's, Polk LSiC, Velodyne 12", Mirage Nanosat Prestige rears, MIT AVT Speaker Cables, Audioquest King Cobra Interconnects, Panamax M5300pm Surge Protection/ Power Conditioning
    BEDROOM: VIZIO 32" LCD, Pioneer Elite VSX-23txh, Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD, Parasound HCA-2205A, Mirage Nanosat Prestige Speakers 5.1, Mirage S8 Sub, Monoprice cables, APC Surge Protection.
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,502
    edited December 2010
    Angelsfann02, thanks for the reply. NG, I'll take it and let you know when PP is sent.

    Thanks again,

    John
    ➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,052
    edited December 2010
    JayCee wrote: »
    Angelsfann02, thanks for the reply. NG, I'll take it and let you know when PP is sent.

    Thanks again,

    John

    Good grab. Enjoy this amp; good deal.
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited December 2010
    JayCee wrote: »
    Angelsfann02, thanks for the reply. NG, I'll take it and let you know when PP is sent.

    Thanks again,

    John

    Thanks....I will think you will like this....I will PM paypal email address in case you misplaced it....
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,502
    edited December 2010
    shawn474 wrote: »
    Good grab. Enjoy this amp; good deal.

    Thanks. I've been looking for a 3 or 5 channel amp to perform center/surround duties. I picked up a Sunfire Theater Grand III processor and Sunfire Invariant 300 watt power amp a few weeks ago. I really like the combo w/my 1.2tls in 2 channel mode and hope the Rotel will blend well with it for HT. I have an old CS-100 center that I hope to replace w/the CS400i phipiper10 has listed FS in another thread.
    NeilGabriel wrote: »
    Thanks....I will think you will like this....I will PM paypal email address in case you misplaced it....

    If I'm as happy as with the NAD pre then it'll be great. The NAD was an excellent addition to my Parasound 1500A, which I use on a pair of SDA-2As (also swap out w/original CRSs). I love the overall tone along with the low end control the Parasound has...the NAD works well to support it. I have a pair of 1Cs w/the dual XO, that I have torn apart. I was going to rebuild the XOs, but am waiting on the results from gimpod's new XO board test to see if I can purchase two. Once the 1Cs are done they'll go on the NAD/Parasound.

    Thanks again,

    John
    ➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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