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Need to replace my Rotel RMB-1095 . suggestions pls

I have not been actively following trends/products for awhile in the audio/home theater and my Rotel RMB-1095 amp just lost the left front channel so I am looking for some advice on a replacement. I have bought and sold on Audiogon though not for years ...

I was happy with the performance and sound of the Rotel.  I would like to spend <2k
My current audio setup is:
Marantz AV7701 pre-amp, Aerial 7Bs, CCB3, 5Bs and a Martin Logan Descent with Transparent speaker and interconnect cables

I use my system for TV/Movies and non-critical music enjoyment .. 

Thanks !
eyrdkill
eyrdkill OP
9 posts
 
Got my Amp back today.  took 40 days and total cost $1,009.16.  The front left channel board was fried.  Since some of the transistors that needed to be replaced could not be identically sourced, I had them replace the same transistors on both the left and right front channel.  They repaired the power amp board and removed and replaced old glue on both boards.  Adjusted bias in both channels, cleaned all controls and bench tested for 16 hrs.  Hooking it up today. super happy to get it back. listening to movies via TV speakers is horrible 
eyrdkill OP
9 posts
 
Well .. everything sounds amazing ... after such a long time without a proper audio setup, it was so nice to watch a movie last night and play some music today
eyrdkill OP
9 posts
 
The repair lasted just over one year. Lost the left front channel yesterday so it is time to shop for something else. Not willing to spend another $1k and have to listen to movies thru the tv speakers for 40 days.
might also upgrade my 7 year old Marantz pre-amp
mesch
3,463 posts
 
Sorry to hear of your problem. Would it be possible to purchase a 2 channel amplifier and use the Rotel for the center and surround speakers adjusting output levels from the A/V preamp?
eyrdkill OP
9 posts
 
possibly but at this point I am planning to replace both the AV7701 and the Rotel amp.  The AV7701 is an older processor and I want something that supports all the current formats.
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