Worth changing from Rotel RA-971 MKII to Cambridge Audio CXA60?

SidZoot

Hi Costello. Even powering 4 ohms speakers it runs smooth? Since my long time Rotel had to be repaired , I associate this with Brazil local voltage, that is 127V, and in long time may damage internal components made for 115 V. Anyway, I'm forward to looking for further recommendation.

Costello

I’ve been using it with KEF R100s which are 8 ohms but can drop to 4. In the UK the CXA60 is a £500 amp. It’s highly regarded but could be seen as overkill for the £250 Bronze 2s. I had a RA971 in the late 1990s (mk 1) and it was a very good amp, but that was 20 years ago. If you like Rotel, perhaps try finding a used RA10?

SidZoot

I like Rotel very much, at least the ra 971. But lately I did not find a consensus about the newer models, at least on 'what hi fi' magazine reviews. I was planning to try one, but there's none in stock at resellers. Only buying a new one but without hearing it first. Do you think Ra10 or 12 would be an improvement over the ra971 or ra1061?

Costello

RA10 is a very good amplifier. Haven’t heard the 1061. If you’re after new, the Marantz PM6006 is probably the best at the same price point as the Bronze 2s.

Ugg10

Has your rotel totally died or is it just the power amp side. May be worth checking to see if the preamp side and pre outs are still ok, you then add a power amp.

The RA 1062 gets pretty good reviews.

SidZoot

I've moved from the Bronze 2 to Dynaudio Emit 20, and I became more pleased with it's overall sound. Very pleasing to hear, yet it shows details and has plenty of bass. I thought about the marantz integrateds. Maybe the emits would demand more power, since it's 86db and 4 ohms, and the 8006 would be more suited.

Costello

8006 is a good call. If you like a new a Rotel, these are on special offer here. Not sure about international delivery though.
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SidZoot

It has not totally died. But started to get faulty a few months ago, and three times in a short time period, presenting some internal crackling noises. My technician changed some internal components, but I'm still afraid if it may get faulty again, so this would be an excuse for an 'upgrade', even I'm pleased with it's sound. So since some brands got it's amplifiers circuits improved, like Rega Brio and Marantz pm series, im searching for a mid priced modern amplifier. I got a chance to get a bargain price on a Rotel 1062, but since it's a more than 10 years old model, Im afraid to experience the same kind of problems the 971 presented. Would the 1062 be an upgrade to 971?

SidZoot

Would you recommend the 8006 over ra12, or are both on the same league ?

Costello

I’m experimenting with an Audiolab 6000A at the moment and it is outstanding. 50W and loads of features. Brilliant amp for the money.