Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: Rotel RB 1070 Amplifier (SS) by pictureguy

Model:	RB 1070
Category:	Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price:	$700.00
Description:	Stereo Power Amplifier 130 WPC bridge mono to 330 WPC
Manufacturer URL:	Rotel

Review by pictureguy on October 24, 2014 at 00:06:02
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for the RB 1070

Generally agree with the previous reviewer. However, his speakers may be a more difficult load which this amp is incapable of properly driving. NOTE: The amp has NO factory 4 ohm rating. The 330 bridged watts at 8 ohms IMPLIES a real output of 165x2 @4 ohms. This is clearly not a heavy hitter. My Low Sensitivity panels ate this thing for lunch.
My new Parasound A23 of 125x2 kicks this amp to the ground.

I had my RB1070 for <6 months and off-loaded it to someone who I hope gave it a good home.

Product Weakness:	Inadequate ability to actually drive real world loads.
Product Strengths:	looks nice

Associated Equipment for this Review:

Amplifier: n/a
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): NAD1700
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Magnevox FD1000
Speakers: Magnepan MG1.6
Cables/Interconnects: BJC
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Rock, Classical, Jazz
Room Size (LxWxH): 20+ x 15 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments: NONE
Time Period/Length of Audition: 6 months until sold
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): Panamax
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
Your System (if other than home audition): yes

Amplifier:	n/a
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	NAD1700
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Magnevox FD1000
Speakers:	Magnepan MG1.6
Cables/Interconnects:	BJC
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, Classical, Jazz
Room Size (LxWxH):	20+ x 15 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	NONE
Time Period/Length of Audition:	6 months until sold
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Panamax
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner
Your System (if other than home audition):	yes