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Jeff Rowland Synergy IIi versus Capri and Corus?
Unfortunately, not yet...I've had to re-prioritize my funds. Given the economy, unfortunately, it may be a while for me to save up for a new Rowland pre-amp or amp. I'm leaning towards the amp side first. It is a real bummer.My only hope is a kill... 
Rowland 625
Hi Guido -How do you feel the 312 compares to the 625 in terms of "soul"...? The "it" factor that makes you listen to music for hours and hours...Don't get me wrong... I still wish I could own/buy either amp, right now, if I had the cash.One of th... 
Rowland 625
Clavil -Any chance to compare the 312 to the 625 yet...? Tks! 
Jeff Rowland Synergy IIi versus Capri and Corus?
Skb1 and Willyumm -Just curious, specifically what type/model of copper interconnects do you use? Is Cardas Clear Light worthwhile to pair with Rowland? I agree with you on the copper. My friend used relatively inexpensive Wireworld IC's with his ... 
Rowland 625 versus Audio Research DS450
Palewin - Thank you! So there is hope yet for the DS450... 
Rowland 625 versus Audio Research DS450
Hi Kawika - My guess is that it may be an understatement that you're a big fan of the 625. Just curious, how does it compare to amps such as the Audio Research DS450, Rowland Model 10/12 and Levinson 400 series amplifiers...? Is the Continuum 500 ... 
Jeff Rowland Synergy IIi versus Capri and Corus?
Mark - Thank you for your observations and thought process on the Corus and Synergy IIi. Both your and Dtanclim's comments lead me to believe that Rowland's technology has improved on both the amp and preamp side, by no small measure. Assuming I c... 
Rowland 625 versus Audio Research DS450
Hi Lougiants - I remember the Model 10's seemed more "lush" and tubelike, in comparison to the 201's. If there is one minor area lacking, the Model 10's did not seem to have as much bass control as the 201's. I really liked "quickness", low level ... 
Jeff Rowland Synergy IIi versus Capri and Corus?
Tks Dtanclim! I have a feeling that I'll have to start saving up the pennies quite soon, as initial impressions (such as yours) have been very positive on the 625. The Corus will likely have to wait for another day... To make matters worse, Rowlan... 
Rowland 625 versus Audio Research DS450
Thank you for the clarification! So the 625 actually could be a refinement/evolution of Rowland's technology from both the Model 10/12 Amplifiers with some technology (e.g. power factor correction) from the Continuum?I'm a non-engineer, so it is n... 
Jeff Rowland Synergy IIi versus Capri and Corus?
Tks Mark! I currently have Rowland 201s and Thiel 2.4's, with the Synergy IIi. (I see you have Cambridge 840W monos.)Just curious... do you think I'd be better off upgrading the preamp side of my system (Synergy IIi) or the amp side first?The Rowl... 
Rowland 625
Any thoughts on how the 625 compare to the Continuum 500?How about the Corus compared to the Synergy IIi?As it is, I'll have to save up a long time for the 625!Bummer... Appreciate your thoughts. Tks! 
Rowland 201 mono's, has anyone heard them?
Any thoughts on how the 201's compare sonically to the Model 10's? I'm curious as the Model 10's are more expensive; nevertheless, the 201's are monoblocks based on new 301/302 technology. Any observations on the bass response? It seems to be an e...