Jeff Rowland Model 8 - questions

As a point of reference,I too had the top plates updated.These new ones are ridged like the side heatsinks.As a matter of fact,they are heatsinks.The only downside for me,was I had to get two.My amps never run more than "slightly" warm.The switch mode chasis only gets just a wee bit warm.A good thing,in New York summers.Although I loved my tube amps,of the past,the Rowland is a listening,and ergonomic pleasure.I don't see myself getting rid of them for a LONG time. Best to all!!

I,and a pal have the 8t.Mine was a 2 chasis model,with battery power supply.I eventually had Rowland update the battery chassis to the switch mode power supply.This was a nice improvement in noise floor,and dynamics.

Actually,when I first got my amp,it was just the model-8(not the "T" mod).I upgraded to the "T",which was not alot of money,and there was a very nice improvement in noise floor and inner voicings,of instruments.To me,this updated model offers all the virtues of "Quality tube designs",with the benefit of NO HEAT!!A really good thing!!

As of now,and even with the newer models,this vintage of Rowland amp is of Jeff Rowland's "GOLDEN AGE",before his,also superb,newer models,which are greatly influenced by the HOME THEATER craze!I have heard an extensive amount of products,many superb,yet the amp you have (which really will perform better with the "T" mod)is one that is SO good,it could be considered a "CLASSIC",and is of "Heirloom" quality!!You will love it.Give it some nice supporting equipment,and it will keep you up,late into those cold nights.Mine does.BTW--I use a heavily modded Audio Research Pre/phono SP-15,with NOS Siemens tubes.

Best regards,from the U.S.A.!