Yea, the Adcom was a really nice sounding pre, but it had no remote or phono input. I picked up the rc-1070 to match the rb-1050 for $310 used locally. The dealer that sells mac also sells rotel and marantz.. really nice guy too!
I noticed the Rotel pre is a little more precise if you will, but less coloration of the signal is it's signature in my system. I have noticed a few guitar riffs that seem to carry nicely along with the drums now, instead of just kinda 'blending' or even disappearing in the midst of all the other instruments playing. Kinda cool this rotel gear, I've really been feeling like I made a good decision to go 2ch and dedicate my system to music. I guess I'll have to build me a 5.1 system in the living room... sounds like a fun project. thx Adam