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

Scient wrote:
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



Hi,

Just some 5-6 months back I auditioned Both the models you mention. The
azur sounds much better than the rotel, IMHO. A cleaner, much more
dynamic sound... The rotel was flat and dull and "polite", to put it
mildly.

The cambridge also has preamp outs, but no 7.1 or zone 2 stuff.