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Processor Recommendations (replace a 1068 processor)

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Old 03-11-2009, 12:46 PM   #1
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Processor Recommendations (replace a 1068 processor)

My existing rotel 1068 processor recently got involved with a power surge and lost the battle (the DAC's have blown).

It will cost about £200 to send it to Rotel to fix it and i was wondering if anyone could recommend an upgrade option. I could stretch to maybe £400 and would get a second hand one but am not sure whats around for that much. I only have five speakers so 7.1 is not a consideration but HDMI would be nice.

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Old 03-11-2009, 2:20 PM   #2
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Re: Processor Recommendations (replace a 1068 processor)

HDMI? £400? You'll be lucky. I should try to get down to Canterbury HiFi and see if they have any Rotels left for sale. They had some great bargains recently.

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Old 04-11-2009, 6:33 PM   #3
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Re: Processor Recommendations (replace a 1068 processor)

HDMI is preferable not essential
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Old 04-11-2009, 8:10 PM   #4
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Re: Processor Recommendations (replace a 1068 processor)

Canterbury have the RSP1069 for £439. That has HDMI V1.1 inputs that accept LPCM audio. I read a pro review of the RSP1570 that said it sounded no different to the RSP 1069. And they do have strangely similar front and rear panels.

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If you're partial to Rotels, and want an HDMI processor for £400, thats a gift from above!

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Old 04-11-2009, 11:35 PM   #5
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Thanks but I live in north west London and they don't mail order the ex demo units plus i don't drive. But if anyone knows of any similar deals i would appreciate it
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