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  1. Arnold van Oostrum

    Software Upgrade For Marantz Sr9200 And Sr8200

    Tom, can you check the following after the update has been done. With a DTS 6.1 stream in the display the Marantz indicates whether it is an Matrix 6.1 of Discrete 6.1 audiostream. Unfortanetaly after the update was done, these indicators don't light up anymore on my unit. From Marantz I...
  2. Arnold van Oostrum

    Software Upgrade For Marantz Sr9200 And Sr8200

    From Marantz Holland I got word that Marantz Japan is working on the changes for DPL-IIx. Availability is not before end of 2003. So I doubt that if you update now, it will have DPL-IIx implemented.
  3. Arnold van Oostrum

    Rotel 1055 vs Marantz 8200 as pre/pro

    I can tell you about my experience, when I switched from a Rotel rsx1065 (which is better than the 1055) to a Marantz SR9200. At all points the Marantz is much better. More details in the total sound. But specially a much better and more detailled sound from the surrounds. Which gives a...
  4. Arnold van Oostrum

    Software Upgrade For Marantz Sr9200 And Sr8200

    Got my 9200 back from the upgrading process. With it came an (Dutch) addendum to the usermanual with explanations about the new THX-2 and CSII settings in the SETUP menu and some explanation about DTS96/24 (automatic signal recognition) and the enhanced PCT. First impressions are good...
  5. Arnold van Oostrum

    Software Upgrade For Marantz Sr9200 And Sr8200

    ChrisDixon, the new 8300 also doesn't have HDCD decoding. I have my CD player using it's own internal dual bit (18 bit) DAC's. Although the 9200 on paper has better DAC's (24 bit), the internal of the CD player is much better resulting in better sound when using analogue connections.
  6. Arnold van Oostrum

    Software Upgrade For Marantz Sr9200 And Sr8200

    I read some posts on the Marantz upgrade. Let me add some info from Marantz. Marantz states that with this upgrade the 9200/8200 have the same specs as the new 9300/8300. The update is: - Upgrading the PCT (precision code technology), that processes the digital signals, from 24 to 32 bit. -...
  7. Arnold van Oostrum

    Rotel Vs. Denon

    Olivier, I think the best you can do is listen to both. The Rotel is an older model, that has NO DPL-II, DD-EX and DTS-ES. The Rotel is very musical with a warm and good detailed sound. The Denon has more recent surround options that the Rotel lacks. The Denon sounds detailed but a little...
  8. Arnold van Oostrum

    Rotel Responds!

    Perhaps you can take a look at the HTGUIDE forum, where a thread about this new model RSP-1098 is started. You'll find it here The RSP-1098 will come next to the RSP-1066 and is about twice the price the 1066 is.
  9. Arnold van Oostrum

    Surround Sound/5.1 on older movies converted to DVD?

    I don't think this is the right place to ask this question, but then the administrator will probably move this to the right place. To answer your question, yes there is a real big difference in surround sound with older and new movies. The new actionmovies use all channels with impressive...
  10. Arnold van Oostrum

    Surround Sound/5.1 on older movies converted to DVD?

    I don't think this is the right place to ask this question, but then the administrator will probably move this to the right place. To answer your question, yes there is a real big difference in surround sound with older and new movies. The new actionmovies use all channels with impressive...
  11. Arnold van Oostrum

    Rotel 1066 and 1075 OR Denon AVC-A11SR?

    The Rotel is defenitely better with stereosound. But if you want all the HT options, you need to go to Denon. Rotel is lacking the DTS96/24 decoding. On HT sound the Denon is slightly better than the Rotel Personally I would recommand auditioning the Marantz SR-9200, which has a real better...
  12. Arnold van Oostrum

    DTS on Rotel RSX-1065

    DTS cannot be manual selected on the RSX-1065. It's autoswitched when it gets an DTS audiostream. Check you have the DVD player digital connected (coax/optical)to the RSX-1065 and that the coax/optical input is activated. Make sure the player gives an bitstream output. And, ofcourse, select...
  13. Arnold van Oostrum

    Sr9200 / Rsx-1065 / Avc-a1sr

    So for really high end stereo quality as well as impressive hometheater quality, which is to be preferred: a) Marantz SR-9200 b) Rotel RSX-1065 c) Denon AVC-A1SR (a.k.a. AVR5803 without tuner) And what's the reason you prefer the one over the others.
  14. Arnold van Oostrum

    Rotel RSX-1055 Owners - A few questions for you.

    Those re-direct problems are cured with new firmware. Problem was that the re-direct info was lost after powering down the unit and had to re-entered everytime the was switched on. That's cured now.
  15. Arnold van Oostrum

    separate rear-channel delay settings

    For Marantz and Denon you can set the distance for all speakers seperately.
  16. Arnold van Oostrum

    RSP 1066 popping noise ?

    Same problem is reported here. Same firmware version also.
  17. Arnold van Oostrum

    RSP 1066 popping noise ?

    Tartopomme, could you tell which firmware version you are using. At first I had the same problem with my 1065, but today not anymore. So maybe one of the firmware fixed it. You can check your firmware version by holding down the MUTE button a couple of seconds until the firmware is displayed...
  18. Arnold van Oostrum

    Rotel 1055 or 972

    According to the manual of the RSX-1055, the powerconsumption is 450 W. So, I think an error in info on the website.
  19. Arnold van Oostrum

    Rotel 1055 or 972

    I would recommend you go for the RSX-1055. It's a complete different machine where as it comes to the DSP chipset. I've had the opportunity to audition them both. The RSX-1055 has much better detail with surround material. The RSX-1055 has DPL-II which in my opinion makes it even a better...
  20. Arnold van Oostrum

    Marantz or Rotel ?

    Hi, The Rotel machine you mentioned is not entirely correct. Which do you mean? - RSX-1065, which is Rotel's flag ship AV receiver; - RSP-1066, which is Rotel's current pre-amp processor. Since your comparing with SR-8200, being an AV receiver, my guess is you're interested in comparing...
  21. Arnold van Oostrum

    DTS 5.1 or Dolby Digital 5.1????

    I have no experience with THX settings. But the choice for the DTS track or the DD track is not always obvious in favor for DTS. For every disc I check both and then decide which is my favorite. There is neither better of worse as difference between DTS and DD. In most cases the DTS has better...
  22. Arnold van Oostrum

    Denon, Rotel or Marantz

    I'll stick to my combo. According to a German magazine (Stereoplay) the rsx-1065 is on surround equall to the AVC-A1SR (5803) and in stereo even better. And it is a really beauty, I'll just have to trust that Rotel with fix the issues. On stereo my rc-995/rb-990bx combo is a beauty. No need to...
  23. Arnold van Oostrum

    Denon, Rotel or Marantz

    My Rotel RSX-1065 AV-receiver has some flaws that make me consider to look for a replacement. I'm thinking of Marantz SR-9200, Denon AVC-A1SR or Denon AVC-A11SR. Important for me is ofcourse a top of the bill surround sound. But also hi-fi quality stereosound. I'm currently still using...
  24. Arnold van Oostrum

    ***Official*** Rotel RSP 1066 Fact and LOGICAL discussion thread

    Hi all enthousiastic Rotel lovers. This thread has become dangerously long and uncontrollable. And all the different questions and answers make it hard to look something up. My suggestion, can we all go over at HTGuide forum, where a special section called 'Club Rotel' is, and continue our...
  25. Arnold van Oostrum

    What recievers have a cooling fan inside them?

    The Rotel RSX-1065 has two fans. I've never heard them working.
  26. Arnold van Oostrum

    Outside of the amplification, what is the difference between the Rotel 1065 and 1055?

    The differences between the 1065 and the 1055 are big and not so big at the same time. I don't know the differences on DAC's en DSP's, Rotel doesn't provide that info. The options on both machines are identical. The way the machines operates and the setup are also almost identical. A few minor...
  27. Arnold van Oostrum

    ***Official*** Rotel RSP 1066 Fact and LOGICAL discussion thread

    That software version is strange. The 1055/1066 have firmware versions 1.4x, with the latest being 1.45 / 1.46 The 1065 has firmware versions 2.1x with the latest being 2.19. So a version 2.20 looks like a new version for the 1065.
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