Thank you for all your responses. I think I'm more confused about everything now than before. My previous two channel set up consisted of the Classe Seventy amp paired with the Classe Four preamp (a bit dated but still good). I was originally going to sell the Classe equipment, but after hearing the newly acquired Rotels, as I mentioned earlier, I'm a bit disappointed, especially with the two channel stereo bass response (non-existent!). So if I decide to keep the Classe equipment, how do I incorporate it into my Rotel equipment? I tried to follow what the last posting recommended (incorporating the pre-amp into my Rotel, but got lost on exactly how to hook it up...Or should I try hooking the two channel classe into the 1068 Rotel processor for the front speakers? If so...how do I do that? I originally had wanted to add a new power cord. A previous post had recommended Signal powercords. Upon closer inspection, the Rotel equipment only takes a TWO PRONGED North American cord. Now I feel like I've bought the wrong equipment; what decent stereo manufacturer only uses TWO pronged power cords??????. *sigh* Does anyone make a decent two pronged power cord? In the end, the VERY last thing I want to do is have two separate systems...one for HT and the other for strictly music. ANY and all advice is greatly appreciated!
Rotel 1075 5-Channel + Rotel 1068 pre/processor
I recently purchased the Rotel 1075/1068 combo for HT. I wanted a system that was good for HT but also for two channel stereo listening. My former equipment consisted of a Classe Seventy amp and Classe Four preamp (a bit dated I know!). Anyways, the sound of the Rotel combo is fairly good (still breaking them in though), but I'm finding the bass response a bit lacking from what I was accustomed to. So here are my questions: 1. The Rotel combo comes with very cheap two prong power cords that go to my wall outlet. Will upgrading to a semi-decent power cord help my sound quality audibly? If so, what power cords can someone recommend for my amp/processor combo? 2. Any recommendations on interconnects between the two units? 3. Any recommendations on speaker cable as well? Any advice anyone could give me to help improve the bass response would be greatly appreciated! My system consists of:
B&W Concept 90 CM2 speakers for fronts
B&W DM 600 S3 for surround speakers
Rotel 1075/1068 as mentioned above
REL Q150E sub (primarily used for HT)
B&W HTM Matrix design
Thanks for your help!
B&W Concept 90 CM2 speakers for fronts
B&W DM 600 S3 for surround speakers
Rotel 1075/1068 as mentioned above
REL Q150E sub (primarily used for HT)
B&W HTM Matrix design
Thanks for your help!