Found a Rotel RSX-1056 receiver at a thrift store, thinking of using it as a stereo amp. A big beast, but not bad looking.
Specs say 75wpc with all 5 channels pumping, or 100wpc in 2-channel mode. Assume that the increased power has to do with the power supply's max power delivery and heat dissipation of the outputs.
So, any comments on the viability of using this as a stereo receiver? Schematic for one of the five power amps shown, looks bog standard to me. Has a beefy power transformer, and a quad of 8200mfd @ 80v filter caps.
[IMGHTTPDEAD]http://chicksolutions.com/ak/Rotel/RSX-1056/IMG_20130326_092914.jpg[/IMGHTTPDEAD]
Specs say 75wpc with all 5 channels pumping, or 100wpc in 2-channel mode. Assume that the increased power has to do with the power supply's max power delivery and heat dissipation of the outputs.
So, any comments on the viability of using this as a stereo receiver? Schematic for one of the five power amps shown, looks bog standard to me. Has a beefy power transformer, and a quad of 8200mfd @ 80v filter caps.
[IMGHTTPDEAD]http://chicksolutions.com/ak/Rotel/RSX-1056/IMG_20130326_092914.jpg[/IMGHTTPDEAD]