Rotel Amp for Studio 100s

[egreen1976]

So a few weeks ago, I purchased some Studio 100s (previous version v3) for $1800. I have them being run by. a Denon 2807 receiver and I'm left wanting more. I am thinking of getting a Rotel Amp (RMB-1075). The Denon would serve as the pre pro until some good choices with hdmi 1.3 are released.


So my questions are

1) Will there be a signifficant difference (very large room)?
2) Would I be better served with a different brand amb (perhaps NAD, Emotiva)?
3) Did I get a good deal getting the Stuio 100s (v3) for $1800? point of curiosity

 

[Jason Coleman]

You'll definitely benefit from giving more juice to the Studio 100s than your Denon can provide. I've got a 3805 and picked up the 100s about 3.5 years ago ($1650 new/pr) and added an Anthem MCA-20 (225 wpc) and have never looked back. Before adding the amp, the Denon ran pretty warm. The 100s, while a very efficient speaker, have a monstrous dip down below 3 ohms in the lower frequencies that gobbles up a lot of juice. They like to run loud, and really only sound great when they are loud, so you'll definitely want to add some extra power. Rotel, Outlaw, B&K, Adcom, Parasound, etc are all very good reputable brands, but for the kind of money that you'll shell out for a new amp (~$1k), you'll either want to make sure you've got a 30-day return policy in the event you don't like the amp or maybe shop around for a used one on Audiogon or elsewhere.

Good luck!

J.

 

[mazersteven]

IMO if I was going to add a multi-channel Rotel amp. I would add this amp from Rotel.

http://www.rotel.com/products/specs/rmb1095.htm

or just purchase a 2 channel amp for the mains.

http://www.rotel.com/products/specs/rb1080.htm

 

[mazersteven]

Bang for the Buck amps

http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/2200.html

or

http://www.emotiva.com/rpa1.html

 

[Seth=L]

If WmAx sees this thread he is going to tell you to buy a Behringer EP2500 amp, which would power those speakers with great ease. It has a fan and doesn't look pretty, but it can power most anything.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Emotiva MPS-1 if you want good, clean power at a great price. Rotel if you have money to burn.

p.s. I am just guessing on going on reviews. My MPS-1 will be here in the morning so I should know more about its performance before long.

 

[FguerraG]

you've got your self top of the line speakers SOOO you owe it to yourself to get top of the line amplifier processor combo , paradigm recommends anthem (I think) haven't heard them either paradigm or anthem just saying , I'm a big rotel fan so I'll recomend a 1095/1068 combo for your speakers but that's just me basing in what I have heard.

Use audiogon or ebay and don't pay retail!

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Paradigm recommends anthem because they own them...

 

[avaserfi]

Paradigm recommends anthem because they own them...

Hey! You aren't supposed to know that! Quit being an informed consumer and buy what you are told! Bose and Nordost for you!

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Believe me; I am about at that point.

I just put the 50" plasma in the bedroom and the 42" LCD in the office and enjoyed only hooking up 4 cables to each! I am begining to like "simple"

Hey! You aren't supposed to know that! Quit being an informed consumer and buy what you are told! Bose and Nordost for you!

 

[Davemcc]

So a few weeks ago, I purchased some Studio 100s (previous version v3) for $1800. I have them being run by. a Denon 2807 receiver and I'm left wanting more. I am thinking of getting a Rotel Amp (RMB-1075). The Denon would serve as the pre pro until some good choices with hdmi 1.3 are released.


So my questions are

1) Will there be a signifficant difference (very large room)?
2) Would I be better served with a different brand amb (perhaps NAD, Emotiva)?
3) Did I get a good deal getting the Stuio 100s (v3) for $1800? point of curiosity

I find the Denon/Rotel RMB-1075 somewhat challenged at high volume even in my small room. I would recommend a step up to the 1095 for a large room.

 

[FguerraG]

I find the Denon/Rotel RMB-1075 somewhat challenged at high volume even in my small room. I would recommend a step up to the 1095 for a large room.

Now that's just good advice at least 200 wpc for the studio 100's

 

[Jey Jockey]

Emotiva really rocks the house



If you want stellar build quailty, fantastic looks, great customer service AND amazing kick *** sound? Emotiva MPS1 or IPS1, either would work but the MPS1 is just a better unit overall, (power,looks,monbloc build with removable and or upgradeable amp modules...i.e., buy 2-5 channels to start and add more later as funds/ needs change.

 

[PENG]

I would caution anyone who has high expectation on their Studio 100 with more amp power. I AB compared the RX-V2400 with a pair of Anthem separates a few years ago using the Studio 100 V3; and found no audible difference whatsoever in an approximately 15X20 room. I don't think the Studios are that hard to drive.

It may be better to spend the maximum one can afford on speakers first, then the electronics. For example, a two channel system based on a pair of $6.5K S8 powered by a pair of $3K Rotel (2 channel) will do much better than a $2.5K Studio 100 plus a pair of $7K (again 2 channel) McIntosh. The former will provide strong motivation for saving up for high end amps for further SQ improvements.

 

[mazersteven]

Now that's just good advice at least 200 wpc for the studio 100's

That advise was given 9 posts ago in post 3. Good knowing your product.