RMB-1095 Five Channel Power Amplifier
Contents
Figure 1: Controls and Connections
Figure 2: RCA Inputs / Speakers Outputs
Figure 3: Balanced Inputs Connection
About Rotel .......................................... 6
Getting Started ..................................... 6
A Few Precautions
Placement
About THX Ultra™
AC Power and Control ........................... 7
AC Power Input
Power Switch
and Power Indicator
Trigger ON/OFF Mode Selector
12V Trigger Input
and Output
Protection Circuitry
Input Signal Connections ........................ 8
RCA Inputs (unbalanced)
XLR Inputs (balanced)
DB25 Connector Input
Speakers ............................................... 8
Speaker Selection
Speaker Wire Selection
Polarity and Phasing
Connecting the Speakers
Troubleshooting ..................................... 9
Front Panel Power Indicator Is Not Lit
No Sound
Protection Indicator Is Lit
Specifications ........................................ 9
About Rotel
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A family whose passionate interest in music
led them to manufacture high fidelity compo-
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nents of uncompromising quality founded Rotel
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over 30 years ago. Over the years that pas-
sion has remained undiminished and the goal
of providing exceptional value for audiophiles
and music lovers regardless of their budget,
is shared by all Rotel employees.
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The engineers work as a close team, listen-
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ing to, and fine tuning each new product until
it reaches their exacting musical standards.
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They are free to choose components from
around the world in order to make that product
the best they can. You are likely to find ca-
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pacitors from the United Kingdom and Ger-
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many, semi-conductors from Japan or the
United States, and toroidal power transformers
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manufactured in Rotel's own factory.
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Rotel's reputation for excellence has been
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earned through hundreds of good reviews and
awards from the most respected reviewers in
the industry, who listen to music every day.
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Their comments keep the company true to its
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goal – the pursuit of equipment that is musi-
cal, reliable and affordable.
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All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this
product and hope it will bring you many hours
of enjoyment.
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Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the Rotel RMB-1095
Five Channel Power Amplifier. When used in
a high-quality music or home theater system,
your Rotel amplifier will provide years of mu-
sical enjoyment.
There is nothing understated about the
RMB-1095. It is a massive five-channel power
amplifier, capable of providing extremely high
power output in the most demanding appli-
cations. In fact, the limiting factor in the
RMB-1095's output levels will often be the
capacity of your home's electrical supply. Dis-
crete output devices, a massive power sup-
ply with toroidal transformers, premium com-
ponents, and Rotel's Balanced Design ensure
superb sound quality. High current capabil-
ity allows the RMB-1095 to drive difficult
speaker loads with ease.
Be aware that the RMB-1095 is capable of
high power levels, in excess of 200 watts per
channel into 8 ohms and 330 watts into 4
ohms. Make sure that your speakers can
handle the power of the RMB-1095. If in doubt
about your speakers, ask your authorized Rotel
dealer for advice.
The RMB-1095 is straightforward in its instal-
lation and operation. If you have experience
with other stereo power amplifiers, you
shouldn't find anything perplexing. Connect
high-quality RCA cables between your preamp
or signal processor and the amplifier inputs,
wire up your speakers, and enjoy.
Alternatively, the RMB-1095 provides bal-
anced inputs for use with preamps or proces-
sors that offer these low-noise XLR-connections.
A Few Precautions
Please read this manual carefully. In addition
to basic installation and operating instructions,
it provides valuable information on various
RMB-1095 system configurations as well as
general information that will help you get op-
timum performance from your system. Please
contact your authorized Rotel dealer for an-
swers to any questions you might have. In ad-
dition, all of us at Rotel welcome your ques-
tions and comments.