Rotel vs Denon?

Arcticdeth:
The Rotel RQ 970BXis is a cartridge preamp, not a line amp.
But thanks for your interest.

Owned the Rotel rib-1090 stereo amp w 700+w into 4 ohm.
amazing amp, power, sound, etc, all great, until the inrush limiter sent a white flash and a puff of smoke about 1 year into ownership!

 Would I buy another, yes, but the reliability was not good.

 One of the best stereo amps I’ve purchased, it’s a shame they only make low power stuff these days.
 She was a helluva amp!

 Wish I still had her, made my cerwin Vega.  D-9’s sing like no other amp!

Anything with input transformers has my vote. :)