I own the DNA-1 and can say I'm absolutely satisfied with its performance as well. I have not heard the Rotel, but if it performs similarly to other Rotel amps, I undoubtedly enjoy the DNA-1 more for its realism (whatever that is--my impression, at least). The Rotel is rated at roughly twice the power of the DNA-1, so if louder is what you prefer, maybe it's the ticket. Stereophile reviewed the RB-1090 in the January 2000 issue, if you'd like to see what they say--the reviewer found it to be "non-fatiguing" after extended listening, something that the DNA-1 seems to do a great job at as well. Good luck.
