I'm setting up my HT and came accross a great deal on a HK AVR 635. I then came accross another great deal on a Rotel 1075 amp. I plan to use the 635 as a pre/pro with the Rotel 1075. I wonder what combo would "best" drive my Monitor Audio RS8 towers:

635/1075
970/1075
970/7075

The MAs are pretty easy to drive but I sure would like to go with a matched set of gear (silly...I know). I would love to hear what you think?

Thanks,

Let me take a stab at this from a couple different angles.

The pre/pro side of the equation is HK635 vs Outlaw 970. I would suspect that the 970 will come out getter in this deal - the design's a year or so newer and it's a true pre/pro (so there's no amps under the hood).

The Rotel 1075 is a 5x120W amp, while the Outlaw 7075 is a 7x75W amp. The combo price on the 970/7075 at the moment is pretty potent ($1100 for the pair), and the extra two channels would let you move up to 7.1 later if you wanted to. On the other hand, if the deal on the 1075 is good enough that might change the equation.

Thanks gonk.

I know it's not an apples-to-apples comparison but you raise some good points just the same. This is my first foray into the world os seperates. If I went with all Outlaw, I would have the added benefit of tech support and full warranty. But the 1075 is renowned for it "warm" sound and power.

I need to think about it some more.

Thanks!