Rotel RB-985 THX Certified 100 WPC X 5

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Title about says it all. Perfect for anyone looking to take up to 5 channels to the next level.

A couple expert reviews...
https://hometheaterhifi.com/volume_2_4/v2n4h.html

http://www.hifi-review.com/153362-rotel-rb-985.html

Manual
https://www.vintageshifi.com/repertoire-pdf/pdf/telecharge.php?pdf=Rotel-RB-985-Service-Manual.pdf

Here one on eBay $425+ $65 shipping
https://www.ebay.com/itm/324604196651?hash=item4b93eaf72b:g:IMcAAOSw7U5gkVBS

$350 SHIPPED(!) east of the Mississippi
Slightly higher west of the Mississippi
Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga - LCR mids, inside* & out 8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out *soldered LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & “Plugged*” Mids - 981, connected w/MP Premiere ICs Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s *Xschop's handy work

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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,969
    edited May 2021
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    To sweeten the deal I’ll add a way to power up and power down the amp if your SSP/prepro/AVR has 5V or 12V out to turn on a relay...
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    ...free! A Furman MP-20. Over $100 new
    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga - LCR mids, inside* & out 8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out *soldered LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & “Plugged*” Mids - 981, connected w/MP Premiere ICs Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s *Xschop's handy work
  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,163
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    Pic of the furman?? Post pics of the amp!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,969
    edited May 2021
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    Pic of the furman??
    In the previous post
    Post pics of the amp!
    oops! Sorry. A few omitted details. Gold plated RCAs and banana jacks - white box not included.
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    A little dusty but until recently, it was my dedicated Center Channel amp.

    I’m considering “packaging” it w/my Outlaw Audio 975 prepro. But that for another post
    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga - LCR mids, inside* & out 8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out *soldered LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & “Plugged*” Mids - 981, connected w/MP Premiere ICs Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s *Xschop's handy work
  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,969
    edited June 2021
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    Dropping the package price - the above w/the Outlaw 975 Pre/pro & Furman MP-20

    East of the Mississippi $500 shipped!
    West of, a little higher.

    Read the expert reviews! A solid all channels driven 100WPC RMS X FIVE, 20-20K.

    I preferred the Outlaw SQ over a pre-HDMI Rotel hands down.
    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga - LCR mids, inside* & out 8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out *soldered LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & “Plugged*” Mids - 981, connected w/MP Premiere ICs Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s *Xschop's handy work