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High power amp for monitors?
Well, they have average sensivity(91db) and are 8 ohm, in a small to medium size room(12X18), but I have a chance at getting a Rotel 991, and a RB 1070, for almost the same price, but the power recommendations for these speakers are up to 150WPC, ... 
Noise when shutting off power amp? Help?
I don't mind the sound the power amp makes shutting down, but it concerns me that I hear it through my speakers. I find this quite odd. 
Noise when shutting off power amp? Help?
Can anyone tell me why this power amp does this? Is this a common thing with Classe power amps. With the Rotel amp, it did not matter what the volumn was left at, it shut off completely quiet, never made any sound through the speakers. 
preamp remote won't work??
Thanks. I did find a replacmement, but I just am not sure it is the remote or not, so before spending the $50, I thought their might be away of knowing. I would imagine the remote is more likely going to fail, since it is the device that gets the ... 
preamp remote won't work??
Really? What does that do. You mean you took out the batteries and just held a paper clip across both positives? I just wondering if it is more commom for the remote to not work, or the sensor in the preamp itself. 
Mid sized room -Full range vs Monitor
There also is many floorstanding speakers with smaller drivers, that can give you that adaquete bass, without overloading the room. I found sticking with a small tower with 2 6 1/2 drivers and FRONT ported, is a nice compromise. If I use monitors,... 
Remote volume control for preamp?
Since I just use a CD player, how about a CD player with a volume control? I know some high end units have this, but any companys in the under $750 range? 
Rotel RC995 preamp. 2 versions?
So this brings us back to the original question. Will the Original retail price of the RC 995 please stand up? 
Rotel RC995 preamp. 2 versions?
Yes. I think the earlier models from 95, 96 maybe, were being built in Japan. I have a RC995 but mine is China, but my RB 990BX amp that was made just a couple years earlier is JAPAN. 
Rotel RC995 preamp. 2 versions?
I called up Rotel, and the tech told me that he is pretty sure there was only 1 model. They are getting back to me about why there are 2 listed with different prices. It seems to be a mystery?