rotel ra-10 vs ra-05se

[germe]

Hi Guys,

i have to choice beetwen these two rotels.

ra10 320 eur vs ra05se 400 eur

which one is better in term o quality sound, bass extention and power?

i currently have indiana line arbour 4.06 speakers but i will probably upgrade with new speakers during next months

i mainly listen electronic music, jazz and experimental pop

thanks a lot in advance

 

[germe]

Anyone Can help me?

Thanks

 

[germe]

Anyone Can help me? ray:

Edit. Sorry double post

 

[germe]

last up... i really need opinions for these 2 amps.

i'm gonna to buy one of them tomorrow.

thanks

 

[plastic penguin]

last up... i really need opinions for these 2 amps.

i'm gonna to buy one of them tomorrow.

thanks

No idea about the RA-10. Have heard the 05 (original) connected to B&W 685 at a dealers. Sounded okay but had nothing to compare it with. Best advice is to get down to your nearest dealers and listen to the RA-10 and compare it with another current make.

 

[Dave2860]

I have a Ra-10, I love it. I think its a really good amp and would reccommend, Its very balanced and sounds just like it should. If you know what i mean?

 

[germe]

thank you guys,

as i understood rotel ra-10 is more balanced with a better sound mix but ra-05 is more poweful

 

[Cypher]

Rotel RA-10 / no remote, 40 watts/8 ohm

Rotel RA-05SE / has a remote, 40 watts/8 ohm

Hope this helps.

 

[germe]

Rotel RA-10 / no remote, 40 watts/8 ohm

Rotel RA-05SE / has a remote, 40 watts/8 ohm

Hope this helps.

yup, thanks.

these are the specs...but what about the real sound stage?

 

[plastic penguin]

Why are you limiting yourself to one amp?

 

[germe]

Why are you limiting yourself to one amp?

what do you mean?

other brands?

all suggestion you want are welcome

my budget is 400 eur max

 

[Dave2860]

Just go buy a ra-10, its loud enough for any form of listening, Not house party loud.

Just take the plunge and if you dont like it send it back?

 

[germe]

Not house party loud: what do you mean?

it's not powerful enough?

 

[Dave2860]

It's loud but it does get warm and can't handle full volume with bass on full for anything longer than a hour, it gets too hot, the Cambridge sr10 is rated at 85w and there's not much volume in it.... If you buy the ra-10 you won't be disappointed.

 

[plastic penguin]

Why are you limiting yourself to one amp?

what do you mean?

other brands?

all suggestion you want are welcome

my budget is 400 eur max

Marantz, Nad, Cambridge...

S/hand market: Arcam, Creek...

 

[matthewpiano]

The RA10 is a direct replacement for the 04SE, which was an 05SE minus remote. Rotels dont change much so expect performance to be broadly similar.

 

[KidKomet]

It's loud but it does get warm and can't handle full volume with bass on full for anything longer than a hour, it gets too hot, the Cambridge sr10 is rated at 85w and there's not much volume in it.... If you buy the ra-10 you won't be disappointed.

This is almost painful to read and I would advise against it heavily. If you really feel like you require that much more bass, either add a subwoofer to the mix or better yet, upgrade the speakers. Please don't stress your amplifier in this way, especially as you like the sound it produces so much.

 

[danrv]

That does sound like stressing the amp out. I prefer the sound with tone defeat engaged.

+1 for the Rotel RA-05se. I had the RA-01, same watts per channel but no remote. Neutral sound with good bass. Just avoid partnering with forward sounding speakers. Go for it! Not much wrong with Rotels.

 

[germe]

as i understand they are pretty the same amps.

i think i will go for rotel ra-10. 320 eur against 400 eur and i dont need the remote.

thanks guys for your help

 

[Dave2860]

You must remember I am 18. I have house parties I used my rotel as it was already set up and my speakers can take it at full load and it was cutting out/overheating.... My old amp (cambridge sr10) now makes an appearance when Im having a party.

I usualy listen around 1/2 volume with all control set to the middle.

 

[Dave2860]

as i understand they are pretty the same amps.

i think i will go for rotel ra-10. 320 eur against 400 eur and i dont need the remote.

thanks guys for your help

You wont be disapointed