hi folks....I was looking at purchasing either a set of used Rotel RC-1070 preamp/RB1050 amp for $600 or a new Marantz 8003 integreated amp for the same price to power Paradigm Monitor 9s. I havent had much exposure to Rotel but the reviews I've seen are all positive as well as for the Marantz....any input would be appreciated...thanks.
I don't have any experience with Marantz stuff, but I had a few Rotel pieces, including an RB-1070 and I was quite happy with it. What version of Monitor 9's do you have?
Rotel can be a little particular about what speakers you pair with it.
Rotel and paradigm are a great match imho. I would definatly recommend trying it.
I personally feel that paradigm and marantz sounds a little tubby. Paradigm speakers tend to have a warmer sounding midrange...much like marantz equipment. This can be too much of a good thing.