RE: Could it be the Rotel amp?

Posted by Dalton on April 19, 2008 at 21:00:41

In Reply to: Could it be the Rotel amp? posted by tpao on April 19, 2008 at 19:53:39:

No, it really isn't the amp. I tried the Integra with the previous amplification (Belles 350a for front L+R, Denon for center and surrounds) and noted the same overall characteristics - harsh "electronic" sounding midrange and flat CD-esque soundstage. Now this is only with SACD played via the 5.1 analog input, mind you.

The Rotel is a nice amp, but if I'm not going with separates I would have no need for it. The Belles is a fine stereo amp, the eventual new receiver could handle the center and surrounds.

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Topic - Integra DTC-9.8 - Blech! - Dalton 15:24:00 04/19/08 (18)

RE: Integra DTC-9.8 - Blech! - Real 18:06:33 04/21/08 (1)

Yes. - Kal Rubinson 18:36:08 04/21/08 (0)

Could it be the Rotel amp? - tpao 19:53:39 04/19/08 (1)

RE: Could it be the Rotel amp? - Dalton 21:00:41 04/19/08 (0)

RE: Integra DTC-9.8 - Blech! - mdavis 15:57:01 04/19/08 (9)

Not a piece of junk but.................... - Kal Rubinson 18:27:41 04/20/08 (0)

Well Kal mentioned in an earlier thread on the Integra.... - Dalton 16:24:31 04/19/08 (7)

I don't know what your and Jack's fascination is with analog inputs for HT apps - Jazz Inmate 17:16:45 04/19/08 (6)

Or the Oppo 980 for under $200. - Kal Rubinson 18:26:03 04/20/08 (0)

I'm happy with my Denon DVD-5910 for SACD and DVD-A. - Dalton 17:26:28 04/19/08 (4)

but that doesn't do blu-ray - Jazz Inmate 22:31:50 04/19/08 (3)

I've got a separate Blu-ray and HD-DVD player. - Dalton 09:36:40 04/20/08 (2)

You upgraded the Integra's firmware? - Jazz Inmate 12:42:41 04/20/08 (1)

Go to this link.... - Dalton 13:37:50 04/20/08 (0)

RE: Integra DTC-9.8 - Blech! - Kal Rubinson 15:51:34 04/19/08 (3)

No, Kal... - Dalton 16:28:29 04/19/08 (2)

Glad you learned your lesson! ;-) (NT) - Kal Rubinson 18:23:23 04/20/08 (1)

Yes Kal... - Dalton 19:32:48 04/20/08 (0)

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