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#54106 - 05/27/05 06:14 AM Sound quality
barend Offline
Gunslinger

Registered: 05/20/05
Posts: 112
Hi all,
Very tempting to buy a 950 s/h now they're sold for 500 bucks all over.
Can anyone comment on the sound quality vs the new 990 ?
I mean - in surround mode and in "direct stereo" mode.
Currently using the Marantz SR-8500 just as processor into my Rotel RMB-1095 monster 5ch amp, can't hear any difference in stereo direct vs direct cd-to-final operation.

Second question: Does the 950/990 feature discrete 7.1 on/off remote codes?
It's rather a nuisance (the Marantz) having to explicitly switch off 7.1 input before you can select some other audio source.

Thanks!
Barend

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#54107 - 05/27/05 09:23 AM Re: Sound quality
gonk Offline
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Registered: 03/21/01
Posts: 14054
Loc: Memphis, TN USA
I've got some comments in my 990 review that might help a bit.

The two units behave differently as far as selecting the multichannel analog input. The 950 has a "6CH" button that switches to the multichannel analog input, and the next time you select a new input it switches away from the 6CH input - you don't have to manually switch it off. The 990 treats the 7.1 input as a separate, individual audio input, which also means you don't have to switch it off to go to a different source - just select that source and you're there.
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#54108 - 05/27/05 12:16 PM Re: Sound quality
Ender Offline
Gunslinger

Registered: 05/19/05
Posts: 24
Loc: NY
hey barend how do you like your Rotel I just picked up a 1095 II off of ebay, I always wanted this amp now its on its way, I am coupling it with my Polk LSi9 (4ohm)

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