Rotel RSP-985

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Brand and Model:Rotel RSP-985
Price ($USD):?
Features:
un-checked Tunerun-checked Ampchecked Dolby Prologic
checked Dolby Digitalchecked DTSchecked THX Certified
un-checked 7.1 Channels
Audio Inputs:
6ch:0Phono:0
Digital Coax:4Digital Optical:1
Video Inputs:
Composite:6S-Video:6
Component:
Audio Outputs:
Speaker:0Preamp/6ch.:6
Video Outputs:
Composite:4S-Video:4
Component:
Amplifier
Power (Main Speakers):0 Watts
Power (Surround Speakers):0 Watts
THD:%
Weight (lbs):17.6 lbs.
Dimensions (w/h/d):17.4x4.75x12.5 in. (width/height
Description:Two Zone



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Rotel RSP-985
Beautiful sound -- great value.

Overall Rating: 9
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Rotel RSP-985
Sounds amazing with a RMB 1095, lots of head room, very clean.
Lacking a LCD display.

Overall Rating: 8
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Rotel RSP-985
Excellent audio quality, I agree with a previous post about combining with the RB985 MkII. For less than the list price of a Denon 5700 you get, in my opinion, better sound although you don't get as many features as the 5700,I use the combination for music (50-60%) and movies (40-50%) and I am very pleased with its ability to drive my PSB Goldi left and right wich are a tough load for most amps.

Overall Rating: 9
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Rotel RSP-985
Very very good product and when you plug it with the Rotel RB 985 MKII amplifier .... It sounds wondefull!!! and all that in THX certificate.
It is 2 die for ...

Overall Rating: 10
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Rotel RSP-985
Very excellent sound!!! Programming is not very straight forward to say the least. You have to program the unit on the TV which is ok but then you need both hands and eyes to find the correct buttons to push. The volume knob makes some static sounds and hangs up every once in a while. However, if you are driven wanting the sound to feel like you are really there, buy this unit over the Sony processor! The difference is amazing!!!! The Sony sounds flat compressed when compared to the Rotel.

Overall Rating: 8
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Rotel RSP-985
It's at the time of writing (29th of march) not out yet, but this is a processor to be reckoned with. If it's sound is as good as the Rotel RSP-980, it's a bargain. Important to note is that it has a DB25 input for future surround formats such as DVD-Audio/Meridian Lossless Compression (MLP) and THX for all surround formats. Only thing is: it's not a modular design, so any updates on the existing surround formats cannot be implemented. The Acurus ACT3, Lexicon DC-1 and other modular design are more flexible in this regard.

I will give it an 8, because it will probably sound terrific, but it's difficult to upgrade, so I won't give a 9 (a 10 I will never give to equipment).

Overall Rating: 8
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