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Any Rotel love around here? Looking to power my Sonus Faber Olympica 3
I'm sure Joey has made his decision and is probably not following this thread any longer. For others investigating Rotel:I don't understand why some of the respondents hold Rotel in such low regard. Here are my experiences. I had at one time a NAD... 
I should have never ....
From Aolmrd1241:"My mama always warned me about not going into those type of stores...Of course, I did not listen to her...... and now... I’m always broke...but happy"There is a hi-fi shop in New Orleans they call the Rising Sun...In my case it's ... 
Interconnects, some have directional indicators, why?
A lot of theorizing. Very little empirical reporting.  
What drugs do you use to enhance your listening experience?
Some of you could be professional humorists. Very much enjoyed this thread! After so many rock and R&B concerts the best drug is a homeopathic formula called "Clear Tinnitus". You don't know loud until you sit in the 4th row at a Southside Joh... 
Newbie question-- where to throw my frogskins next?
Ah, my poor friend. You are obviously one of us helpless addicts now. What a sweet addiction. Don't spend so much time on the net that you neglect the listening.  :^) 
Newbie question-- where to throw my frogskins next?
@argonsteeleYou don't  say if your 120 is the PL120 or LP120-USB. Both have internal pre-amps, I believe. It is important not to use them; but to use the much better Marantz Phono section. If you read the following you will see how some other peop... 
Newbie question-- where to throw my frogskins next?
You'll also want to budget for some kind of record cleaning system; but that's a whole other subject. 
Newbie question-- where to throw my frogskins next?
Here are 2 very good turntables. The Shure cartridge on the Dual is a score in itself, although the styli are getting expensive. The Linn is just sweet with a great tonearm, although I recommend looking for a Basik if you can find one. The Axis po... 
What's your latest album purchase?
Hank Williams-GoldMelissa Manchester-Silver AnniversaryMapleshade Music FestivalBeck-Sea Change HDCD 
Your Go to CD to Impress
cycles2, What a good one! Have you heard Mitch Ryder's version? Surprising.https://secondhandsongs.com/performance/293830/versions 
Your Go to CD to Impress
MARK KNOPFLER - Sailing to Philadelphia, HDCDNORA JONES - Sail Away wit Me - hybrid SACDNEIL YOUNG - Greatest Hits DVD-AK.D. LANG - Live by Request CD 
Is a Power Amp the Answer?
Try different speakers with the Rotel! 
Any Rotel love around here? Looking to power my Sonus Faber Olympica 3
I have Rotel love and NAD indifference.+1 on the Prima Luna; but there is a big diff in price, especially when you add a phono stage, which the RC-1570 has. (MM only)Comparing Krell, Prima Luna Dialog, and some of the others mentioned to Rotel is ... 
Need recommendation for a CD player
@ericruff I prefer the sound of NAD players to Marantz in the same price range; but that's just me. I think you meant Marantz SA8005; not 8500. NAD does not have anything at that price; but the C 568 at $700 puts all of your investment into a dedi... 
Integrated Amplifier for Monitor Audio Silver S2 Speakers
Have you looked at the Belles Aria yet? It's $1,900 and blows a Rogue Magnum Cronos away.