Finally going separate...Need help.

I do not see any problems driving speakers with a 15-180 Watt range with a 200 Watt amp. I would say that less power is more dangerously for the speakers then more because it is the clipping point (when amp reaches maximum power it can slice off frequencies which is called clipping) which damages the speakers in most cases. As long as you do not drive the speakers at 200 watt continuously ( and I assume you don't) then I do not see any problem with the Rotel.

Because the amps of the Yamaha are less in quality then the Rotels I would chose to drive all 5 channels by the Rotel for the overall best result.

Before purchasing a seperate amp you need to find out if the amp matches the Yamaha. Rotel and Yamaha have both a different character in sounding. The Rotel is more "creamier" and warm against the Yamaha which is more analytical or "chilly". If you want to put some warmth in the sounding then the Rotel looks like an ideal partner for the Yamaha but if you like the Yamaha sound then the Rotel most likely will change the sound too much. Try before you buy would be my advice.

Best regards

Patrick

 

If you can get them for free then that's a fantastic oppertunity to test wether the Rotel matches with the Yamaha or not
Best regards,
Patrick

 

Parasound amp is perfect match for Paradigm.

 

I concur with Parasound!I had the Studio 100's/CC450/ADP450's and Active 20's.I tried Receivers,DSP-A1, RX-V1 and Carver amp and the Citation 7.1 the Parasound 2205a just seemed like a perfect match for the digms.If you check the forum you will find that the parasound amps seem to work the best with the Studio series.BTW I have a Parasound 2205a for sell.Someone is going to get a good deal on this amp.If interested drop me an e-mail.

Steve Morgan

 

Levesque,
If I was you, I'd take the RMB-1095 for free. I think it might be dangerous to power speakers with a max input of 180 watts with 380 watts of power(RB-1090).
By the way, you are one lucky bastard!!

 

The amplifacation of the receivers are of a lesser quality then the amplifacation of seperate amps (better and bigger powersupply to drive the amp less distortion because processing and amplifacation is seperated more stable power-output and much more). Adding a seperate Amp to a receiver will surely be a step forward in soundquality. Even when the receiver is rated at for example 5x 125Watt and you add a seperate Amp rated at the same level will bring you more quality and power-output.

If you can get if for free then surely try it

Best regards

Patrick

 

Do you intend to upgrade gradually, or is this your last amplification upgrade for a while? If its the former, then I'd get the 1090 to power your fronts first, leaving the Yamaha to do the rest. If its the latter, then I'd get the 1095 to do everything.

Music wise, the former will sound better out of the box, but HT wise, the latter will be a more balanced solution.

 

AFAIK, the RMB-1095 is available in black only. I haven't seen, heard or read about a silver unit. It looks pretty good in black though, but some might not like its design.

Balanced input are different from normal unbalanced input that usually use RCA connectors. Balanced input usually use XLR connectors and are better shielded/protected from interference. However, not all equipment are fully balanced, even though they might support balanced input/output. Therefore, the advantages of balanced audio is not reaped fully, or at all. The Rotel RMB-1095 for example has balanced input but is not fully balanced. In fact, IIRC the measurements for its balanced input are even worse than that of its unbalanced RCA input.

For the pre/pro to the amp, a decent RCA-RCA connector will do. Personally I'm using Catcables SilverCats.

 

eh bien...
well, you ought to be satisfied that you're getting something better than RadioShack Gold for this major upgrade.
I use (5) CatCables BlueTigers after deciding the Silvers might be "too bright" with my Yamaha. Many find the Outlaw cables attractive at a very fair price HERE