Re pic of 1066 - that set of 16 buttons on the right side does look rather 'boring.' They should have been set up in functional 'groups.' Easier to use and better looking.

And the big center plus the two over-long buttons sticking out to the left don't look really all that appealing.

Frankly - audio equipment should just stay out of the way. And just be listened to.



[This message has been edited by Jason Kent (edited May 27, 2002).]

ltkhuc,
Thanks. Well now that we're all done moving everything into storage(of course the 1095 and 1066 are with me) and officially living with my mother in-law until mid July. I have plenty of time for pics. I'll take some 1095 pics tonight and add a link on my site on the left.

Here's a link to my site
http://pages.cthome.net/lradden/default.htm

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[This message has been edited by Legairre (edited May 27, 2002).]

Brian, thanks for the comparison. I have been thinking about testing the both of them head to head as well.

Edit: The main point of my message to Kevin is in his quote to me. See below.

[This message has been edited by Jed M (edited May 27, 2002).]

brainca:

The best place to demo is definately in your own system.... No doubt about it. I would have done it at home and I even would have dragged over my brothers Ref30 for a threeway shootout but the only one they have there is the display and I can't take it home. I also think I am going to sell off my current set of speakers and sub and get a more efficient matched set.

Jeff

Jed- What's your problem? I meant it as a genuine statement. I have also read brainca's posts on HTF and find them very un-biased.

I'd venture too many to list

Kevin, after reading your post again, I understand what you mean because I know Brian is very unbiased as well. I am sorry I interpreted it the way I did. I guess lately I am not used to seeing the word hidden agenda used in complimentary way which I can now see it was.

I truly apologize, I thought you were insinuating something and in fact you were just making a very true and deserving statement about Brian. My foot is officially lodged in my mouth.

Jed- Coolness!

thanks, guys. That's nice of you to say.

I have to admit that the 950 is growing on me as it lives in the theater. I've just been using it for movie viewing, but does a great job. the brightness I referred to earlier is still there on occasion, but it's not worrisome at all on movie soundtracks.

It's a great piece, and well worth the cost. I think the folks who are picking it up will be very pleased. Epically if you are stepping up from lower end equipment.

I highly reccomend that anyone looking for a piece in this price range pick them both up and give them a listen in your home. It is a very enlightening experience.

brianca..

[This message has been edited by brianca (edited May 27, 2002).]

Brianca,does the Rotel have the ability to set differant speaker levels for each input?Also since you have both units ,are you testing to decide which one to send back or are you keeping both units?One more quick question , how does the remote for the Rotel compare with the Outlaws ?

the rotel saves sub trim per surround mode, but not input. Large/Small is a global setting and can't be changed per input.

I'll be returning or selling one of them at the end of the trial. I'm just trying to decide which one suits me best.

there are more buttons on the Rotel remote and i like where the light button is, but I don't really see that much functional or comfort differences. i think i'll be picking up a third party remote whichever one I keep.

brainca