Couldn't resist the price I got on this puppy, brand new, full warranty nonetheless despite it being out of production and somewhat tough to find!
Rotel RB-1090 Stereo Power Amplifier
Power output:
380Wpc x 2 into 8 ohms (25.8dBW)
700Wpc x 2 into 4 ohms, (25.4dBW), both 20Hz–20kHz, <0.03%.
THD: <0.03%.
IM distortion (60Hz:7kHz, 4:1): <0.03%.
Frequency response: 10Hz–100kHz, ±1dB.
Damping factor (20Hz–20kHz, 8 ohms): 1000.
S/N ratio (IHF A network): 125dB.
Input impedance/sensitivity: 33k ohms/1.8V.
THX Ultra certified.
Power consumption: 800W.
9.5" tall. 85lbs.
Reviews:
Stereophile: Rotel RB-1090 power amplifier
SoundStage! Planet Hi-Fi - Cause and Effect | Rotel RB-1090 Stereo Amplifier (7/2002)
Cannot wait to set it up. I got it in black because I think it is more fitting for a beast than silver!
My current Parasound HCA-2205A power amp (220x5 @ 8ohms) will be relegated to driving my Stratus C6 Center, Image S50 surrounds, and newly added to the mix Stratus Mini rear speakers for a total of 7.1 channels. Based on enthusiast comments on AVSFORUM it appears some of the newer 7.1 mixes from New Line are actually taking advantage of the rear channels instead of the typical gimmick mixes I've heard in the past. We'll see how it goes paired with the DTC-9.8.
Though this amp has balanced input, I plan to run it unbalanced RCA since neither this amp nor my preamp are truly balanced internally.