Which amp for Tannoy Dorset T185?

[Ajani]

What may be happening to you here is that the Rotel likes it better when played louder.

That was my experience with Rotel. It sounded fine at lower volumes but really came alive when you cranked the volume... I've also seen that characteristic mentioned in several Rotel reviews (since I owned mine). So as long as you have freedom to turn up the volume a bit, I can easily recommend Rotel.

[frenchmon]

That was my experience with Rotel. It sounded fine at lower volumes but really came alive when you cranked the volume... I've also seen that characteristic mentioned in several Rotel reviews (since I owned mine). So as long as you have freedom to turn up the volume a bit, I can easily recommend Rotel.

Never had that experience with my Rotel. When turned up to where I can hear and beyond...it sounds great.

[Ajani]

Never had that experience with my Rotel. When turned up to where I can hear and beyond...it sounds great.

That's interesting, especially since we own(ed) the same RB1080 amp... I had the RC1070 pre though.

Note: I'm not saying it sounded bad at low volumes, just that it sounded much better as you cranked it... I found myself cranking the volume (and enjoying it) far more than my previous NAD setup....