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  • 06-06-2010, 02:49 PM
    Enochrome
    Rotel
    Does anyone have any information or opinions about the Rotel RC-9808 preamp?
    I can't find much information on it online. It's black faced and has no independent bass and treble adjustments, just volume. It also has a phono stage.
  • 06-06-2010, 03:10 PM
    JohnMichael
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Enochrome
    Does anyone have any information or opinions about the Rotel RC-9808 preamp?
    I can't find much information on it online. It's black faced and has no independent bass and treble adjustments, just volume. It also has a phono stage.




    Check out this link from the Rotel site. You can look up the equipment manual and specs.

    http://www.rotel.com/NA/Support/Manuals.htm
  • 06-06-2010, 03:42 PM
    frenchmon
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Enochrome
    Does anyone have any information or opinions about the Rotel RC-9808 preamp?
    I can't find much information on it online. It's black faced and has no independent bass and treble adjustments, just volume. It also has a phono stage.

    Dont know about that one, but you have describe my RC 1090. Great preamp. IF you cant find the one you want, take a look as the 1090.
  • 06-07-2010, 09:07 AM
    Enochrome
    Frenchmon,

    How do you like the 2M Red?
  • 06-07-2010, 05:00 PM
    frenchmon
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Enochrome
    Frenchmon,

    How do you like the 2M Red?

    Its starting to smooth out a bit. The sibilance is about gone. Its very detailed. Not as warm as the Goldring, and not as bright as the OMB-10, but I don't remember the Goldring as detailed. I'm wondering about Goldrings better carts though. The 2M Red is a lively cart. I like it. This table being a budget table and the 2M Red being a budget cat have given me the up-gradeitis already but I have to control myself and wait. I made a mistake and said something to the missus about upgrading my table and she interpreted that as not liking the gift of the table she gave to me.
  • 06-08-2010, 08:41 PM
    Enochrome
    Nice.

    Yeah, fighting upgraditis is tough. I think your set up is more than budget. I feel that buying sleeper product that out does its price-point is a so much more gratifying than just throwing down a lot of cash. Maybe a different cart will do it; it did for me when matched my Grado with my budget Dual 505-3, and I don't feel the need to upgrade because I love its unique character.

    Happy listening :)
  • 06-08-2010, 08:43 PM
    Enochrome
    Correction on the preamp.

    It is a Rotel RC 980BX: the guy gave me the wrong number.

    He might sell it to me for $70.00. Any knowledge of this or the deal factor?

    Always appreciated.
  • 06-09-2010, 09:30 AM
    frenchmon
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Enochrome
    Correction on the preamp.

    It is a Rotel RC 980BX: the guy gave me the wrong number.

    He might sell it to me for $70.00. Any knowledge of this or the deal factor?

    Always appreciated.

    You might want to ask the guys over at Club Rotel.

    http://www.htguide.com/forum/forumdisplay.php4?f=20
  • 06-09-2010, 10:30 AM
    poppachubby
    Eno, did you see the Pioneer I picked up for free?!?

    http://forums.audioreview.com/vintage-gear/pioneer-sx-650-a-34381.html