Price Paid:  $0.00 from Dealer

Summary:
I bought the RMB-1075 to power my B&W CCM-65 surrounds and an HTM7 center and it was perfect for this application. I upgraded my center to a B&W HTM3S and thought I would have to replace the 1075 with a 1095 or even a RB-1080 to drive the center...B&Ws are power hungry as most eveyone knows.

Instead I used one of the extra channels to bi-amp the HTM3S from my Rotel RSP-1068 (which has two center outputs) and the RMB-1075 does a nice job of producing a wide soundstage, accurate sonics and even good contol over the HTM3S' bass drivers despite only aving a damping factor of about 200.

Had my processor not had the extra center output, I would have needed to upgrade to the RMB-1095 or bought an a RB-1080 for the center speaker. My mains are B&W 802Ds and I power them with Rotel's RB-1090 bi-wired.

Strengths:
More power and control than one would think given the specs. Clarity, soundstage and sonics Rotel is known for.

Value.

Weaknesses:
Power Cod but what amp has a high quality power cord in this price range. I use a PS Audio Plus SC and it really opens up the amp.

Similar Products Used:
Many.

Price Paid:  $900.00 from Almas Hifi

Summary:
If you are looking for a nice starter amp for your entry into HT, this is a nice amp to start with. If you are looking for a highend amp to replace your two channel stereo with, save some money for a higher end brand or model. I started with a stereo, Adcom pre-amp, Sunfire amp. Wanted to make the leap into HT, sold both and bought a Marantz HT reciever SR7000. Sounded nice but wanted to get back into separates, looked at Rotel, Krell, Adcom. Rotels sounded great for the price(one day I'll replace the amp with a Sunfire) I have the Rotel pre-pro RSP-1066 and together these pair up nicely. Lots of clean power, ability to render movie soundtracks with ease.

Strengths:
Good power to cost ratio, runs cool, able to render good movie sound effects

Weaknesses:
not so good for quality two channel listening, lacks soundstaging

Similar Products Used:
Sunfire stereo amp, Marantz SR7000 receiver

Price Paid:  $800.00 from local dealer

Summary:
I have been meaning to purchase a separate amplifier for some time now and the opportunity to purchase this amp popped up. New, unused for $800, how could I refuse? Up until I purchased it I had been using my Marantz SR-7400 as an all-in-one. I got home, hooked it up and instantly heard the difference. It’s rather hard to explain but the amp wasn’t much louder, just much more clean and accurate. What once was a wall of sound became 5 separate speakers all talking to me at once. I played many different personal reference films but a few that really stood out was the “Diva” scene in The Fifth Element and “The Bridge of Khazad Dum” scene in the extended LotR DVD. Both were played in DTS. I know this is a generic term but I actually heard new details I had never heard before. My rather small HT (15’x25’) sounded like a room twice that size. The detail and little nuances were amazing. I pushed the amp to reference levels and it did not break a sweat pushing my rather hungry B&W’s, it has tons of authority and power. After doing all this it was barely even warm to the touch. Needless to say I am impressed and will not be using the store’s return policy anytime soon.

Short list of my audio system:
Marantz SR-7400 (used as proc)
Rotel RMB-1075
QSC RMX-850 (sub amp)
Marantz DV-6200 DVD player
B&W 601 S3 (front L&R)
B&W LCR600 S3 (center)
B&W 601 S2 (L&R surround)
Type Twelve Audio Monolith subwoofer (2)
Tributaries interconnects

Strengths:
Power, detail, and clean. The looks on the silver/black are really nice. THX ultra rated.

Weaknesses:
Crummy power cord! I have to get a new one! Not good for a $1000 amp.

Similar Products Used:
Marantz, Yamaha, B&K

Price Paid:  $845.00 from eBay - Private Selle

Summary:
Great product, tons of power even for my power hungry Martin Logan speakers. I use this amp in a 5.1 config, but two channel stereo is great. I would say my old B&K two channel with more power (125.2) was struggling, that's not a problem with the Rotel. I highly recommend it.

Strengths:
Looks, Power, Sound Quality.

Weaknesses:
None so far.

Price Paid:  $1000.00 from team electronics

Summary:
I got this unit on a trade-in.I had a Rotel 985 amp for about a year & a half.My right rear channel went out so I sent the 985 in for repair.The folks at Rotel were a little too slow to fix it so I upgraded by trading mine in on the 1075.(I'm sure glad I did).The 985 had a tendedncy to be a little too bright for me.Right out of the box the 1075 seemed a little boring but I gave it 100 hours before I started critical listening.Boy what a difference.The amp is smoother & sweeter than the 985..more get up & go.I'm running it with Magnapan speakers all around & there's enough oomph for making those speakers sing.SACD is a Reeeeeeeeeal joy now.My new favorite disc is De Falla Tres Picos on Harmonia Mundi label.Noches is great for a piano work & it sounds wonderful on my system.The amp was the missing link to my set-up!!!
system:rotel 1066 pre-amp
1075 amp
maggi's all around
sony es999 SACD
music fidelity upsampler(for cd)
Mapleshade cables & interconnects

Strengths:
power,smooooothnes

Weaknesses:
needs a lot of space to breath(ended up having to buy a new rack)

Similar Products Used:
Rotel 9985
mac 125