Rotel 1056 and Cambridge Audio Azur 540R

[Scient]

Hi All,
I am looking for a receiver to power my Paradigm Studio 100's, CC470 and ADP
470. I am considering the Azur 540R and the Rotel RSX-1056. I know that the
Rotel is more expensive, so my initial choice is the 540R but I was
wondering if I will see much difference in the quality of sound and if one
or the other will drive my speakers better. The Rotel also gives me a better
upgrade path. The preamp outs allow me to add a separate power amp to the
front speakers and use the built in amp to power extra rear speakers for 7.1
or as Zone 2. Does anyone have any experience with either? What do you
folks think?

Thanks,
Scient

[Billy Bee]

This is a nice pairing. I use a 1055 and added a Rotel 1080 later to power
the fronts. Go for it.

"Scient" > wrote in message
news:rHdjd.2798$XQ1.2314@trndny03...
> Hi All,
> I am looking for a receiver to power my Paradigm Studio 100's, CC470 and
> ADP
> 470. I am considering the Azur 540R and the Rotel RSX-1056. I know that
> the
> Rotel is more expensive, so my initial choice is the 540R but I was
> wondering if I will see much difference in the quality of sound and if one
> or the other will drive my speakers better. The Rotel also gives me a
> better
> upgrade path. The preamp outs allow me to add a separate power amp to the
> front speakers and use the built in amp to power extra rear speakers for
> 7.1
> or as Zone 2. Does anyone have any experience with either? What do you
> folks think?
>
> Thanks,
> Scient
>
>
>