Probably a little late to the discussion but the 1070 and 1080 may not be on the same level as a Pass Labs but "no ball" is NOT a problem either suffer from. Cables make a big difference with these amps. That sterile and clinical sound I've read about regarding 1070 changes to a warmer yet highly detailed sound that is a bit forward but in no way is it lacking power in any way - I have 87db 4ohm floor standers and I rarely listen above 9 or 10 o'clock on the gain.
Nak PA 5MMKII Bellles 150A HR Rotel RB 1070? Which one
I am looking at three different amps in my area and price range. Say $250 to $450 Belles 150A Hot Rod, Nak PA5 MKII, Rotel RB 1070. I have a Rotel RC 1070 preamp so that is why the Rotel is in the mix. Cables are all Analysis Plus and speakers are either Vandersteen 2C or Infinity RS 2.5s. I owned Rotel gear 2001 -2006 (before I moved on to a perfect but soul less digital Bel Canto) and always thought despite its flaws the Rotel gear was pretty musical. I have heard it said in more then one spot the RB 1070 is a bit more clinical then the older stuff but who knows what cables were being used Have never heard a belles and have not heard a Nak since I worked in the biz way back then. Any synergy issues here with the Rotel preamp.? which by the way i think is better then the early 995 and 990 which were also good but more veiled.
The question also is this stuff going to outdo my Music Hall A 50.2 integrated? No slouch in itself.
The question also is this stuff going to outdo my Music Hall A 50.2 integrated? No slouch in itself.
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