I own 5 stereo amps right now. My Rowland Model 2 & Pass Aleph 3 are amps I'll probably keep for a long time. The others I'll sell to fill my current (& ever changing) wish list. That list includes Pass Aleph 2 monoblocs or Pass X250,& Rowland Model 6's or Rowland Model 8TIHC.
18K is too much to pay for an amplifier, in my opinion. Who says you have to buy brand new?! Put a wanted ad on Audiogon, & get to know your local Boulder dealer. Almost all hard-core audiophiles are on the permanent upgrade path. If you are patient enough, this piece will come up used & mint.
To me used means broken in, usually at 1/2 of retail..
Now what kind of speakers are you planning to shower with big money power?
18K is too much to pay for an amplifier, in my opinion. Who says you have to buy brand new?! Put a wanted ad on Audiogon, & get to know your local Boulder dealer. Almost all hard-core audiophiles are on the permanent upgrade path. If you are patient enough, this piece will come up used & mint.
To me used means broken in, usually at 1/2 of retail..
Now what kind of speakers are you planning to shower with big money power?