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Thanks for the reply all! It sounds like going by the way of new speakers is the consensus. My current setup sounds good but I find myself having to turn up the volume to 60% of the volume capacity. It feels like the sound is “loud” rather than filling the room. I thought I could get a...

Hi all, I am looking for advice on adding a power amp to my current setup. I’m thinking of adding the Rotel RB-1582MkII to my Rotel RA-12 & 685 S2 setup. I am hoping the power amp will give me a fuller sound at lower levels and a more open sound. Is this correct? Or is adding the Rotel...

Thanks for the guidance all. Sounds like I need to upgrade. I'm gonna keep my current setup but I'm gonna move it into my bedroom. the search begins!

Hi guys, I am also looking to add a power amp or switch out my integrated amp. My current system is a ROTEL RA-12 (60 Watts, Class AB) + B&W 685 S2 + Apple TV (3rd gen). I love the sound from my current setup but it now seems to lack power. I find myself turning the volume up quite “loud” to...

Looks like we decided to go with the Rotel RA-12 and B&W685 S2. A significant bump in price, but we beleive its a solid purchase.

Reijer & All, I am going through a similar pairing. I had settled on a Marantz PM6005 and B&W685 S2 combo, but I feel I can improve on the PM6005. So I'm now going back to the shop to audition the Rotel RA-12 (an extra 77 GBP) on the recomendation of fellow "whathifi'rrrrssss". I'll also...

Thanks for the input gents, I have gone back to the shop and you gentlemen are correct! The PM6005 & Concept Q20's seem to go hand-in-hand. The music is crisp light and sounds well rounded (IMO). The price is also very nice in this combo. Comparing the previous combo to the PM6005 and...

Hey there Chris, Thanks for the info, I'll demo those out later today again. I really liked the Concept 20 when I first auditioned them and did like the detail in the music.

Thanks for the reply Matt. I take it from your response, technically my combo works. As for my selection process, I grabbed as much info online from reviews, forums, and articles. Then after making a budget of $1,000 USD I hit the pavement looking for what was available here in Bangkok...

Hello Forum, First time post, avid reader for the past three months, and this is my first Hi-Fi purchase. After much online research and listening of equipment I have settled on the Marantz PM6005 and B&W 685 S2 combo. However, I have some apprehension on the purchase due to my lack of Hi-Fi...