Receiver Upgrade - Denon vs. Rotel


I currently have a set of Paradigm Reference Speakers. Studio 60's v.2 (front), Studio CC (center) and Studio 20's v.2 (rear).

I have used a Sony receiver 444ES for a couple of years, and now would like to upgrade to something a little better.

First I had in mind the Denon AVR-3806. Then I spoke with a friend which told me to look into Rotel's RSX-1056.

To be honest, I also looked into spending a little more and go with the following setup: Rotel's RSP-1068 + RMB-1077.

The bottom line is that I am confused. Is the Rotel much better then the Denon's? And, is it much better to go with separate proc./amp.? Any input would be highly appreciated. Thank you all in advance. Sincerely,

Gustavo S.
gugasilveira
I have both those items...great deal and sound, better features and settings than NAD wich I looked into aswell.
Rotel is actually based in England and does all design work inhouse but has all production done in Asia.
From their website and from the back of all of my Rotel manuals:

The Rotel Co. Ltd.
Bunzan-Shinsen-Bldg. 4F
10-10 Shinsen-Cho
Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo 150, Japan
Phone: 03 5458 5325
Fax: 03 5458 5310

Rotel Europe
Dale Road
Worthing, West Sussex
England BN11 2BH
Fax: +44 (0)1903 221 763

Rotel of America
54 Concord Street
North Reading, MA 01864-2699
Phone: 978.664.3820
Fax: 978.664.4109
E-mail: marketing@rotel.com

Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is that there are many excellant products that just happen to come from Japan.