ROTEL RMB-1095 User Manual
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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.
About Rotel
A family whose passionate interest in music
led them to manufacture high fidelity compo-
nents of uncompromising quality founded Rotel
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.
The engineers work as a close team, listen-
ing to, and fine tuning each new product until
it reaches their exacting musical standards.
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-
pacitors from the United Kingdom and Ger-
many, semi-conductors from Japan or the
United States, and toroidal power transformers
manufactured in Rotel’s own factory.
Rotel’s reputation for excellence has been
earned through hundreds of good reviews and
awards from the most respected reviewers in
the industry, who listen to music every day.
Their comments keep the company true to its
goal – the pursuit of equipment that is musi-
cal, reliable and affordable.
All of us at Rotel thank you for buying this
product and hope it will bring you many hours
of enjoyment.
Contents
Figure 1: Controls and Connections
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Figure 2: RCA Inputs / Speakers Outputs
4
Figure 3: Balanced Inputs Connection
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About Rotel .......................................... 6
Getting Started ..................................... 6
A Few Precautions
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Placement
7
About THX Ultra™
7
AC Power and Control ........................... 7
AC Power Input
7
Power Switch
and Power Indicator
7
Trigger ON/OFF Mode Selector
7
12V Trigger Input
and Output
7
Protection Circuitry
8
Input Signal Connections ........................ 8
RCA Inputs (unbalanced)
8
XLR Inputs (balanced)
8
DB25 Connector Input
8
Speakers ............................................... 8
Speaker Selection
8
Speaker Wire Selection
8
Polarity and Phasing
8
Connecting the Speakers
9
Troubleshooting ..................................... 9
Front Panel Power Indicator Is Not Lit
9
No Sound
9
Protection Indicator Is Lit
9
Specifications ........................................ 9
RMB-1095 Five Channel Power Amplifier