Separates in One Box.
Written: Aug 16 '01
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Pros: Build Quality, Ease of Use, very good pre-amp section. Plenty of connections.
Cons: Di-pole/AM Loop antennas are a joke. Speaker posts don't easily accept spade connectors.
The Bottom Line: You can't go wrong with this piece. I think it's the best 2 channel receiver out there. Great build quality, great sound and an affordable price.
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| rlb61's Full Review: Rotel RX-975 Receiver |
I purchased the RX-975 as part of a new system. In an effort to be a TRUE audiophile, I auditioned many separate pre-amp/tuner combos, but found that this "one box baby" sounded as good as components costing A WHOLE LOT more. While it's true that a very high-end pre-amp would likely provide some better imaging, the mid-level stuff sounded no better than the RX-975. This is one receiver that has a VERY GOOD pre-amp section - perhaps that's because it's geared towards 2 channel.
Anyway, I added a Rotel RB-1080 power amp (200wpc) so that I could use the RX-975 as a pre-amp/tuner. Don't get me wrong, the onboard amp at 100 wpc is excellent and sounds silky smooth. I just felt I wanted more power for a cleaner sound. The sound from the RX-975 is wonderful and it really makes my B&W N804s sing. There seems to be a great synergy between the B&W/Rotel products, no doubt due to the fact that they're sister companies.
The ergonomic layout for the RX-975 is clean, simple and intuitive. Everything about its construction (it's a heavy sucker) oozes quality. The oversized volume control feels just right. As with most receivers, it has tone controls which can help on bright or muddy recordings as the case may be. However, I don't believe that they get much in the way of the signal path (if at all) when in the flat position.
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Amount Paid (US$): 700
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