Levinson 383 or Rowland Continuum 500


Hi there
Looking to switch from my 383 to the Rowland. The problem is I have no way to audition the Rowland.
I have a ARC cd3 mk2, Genesis 501 speakers and top of the line Shunyata all around.
Any comments on the Rowland or any other Integrated?
Thanks
marty

Showing 2 responses by noelpastor

Hi Jprice, I have about 150 hours (low volumes) on my C500 and although I feel it is already an across-the-board step up from my former integrated amp (Plinius 9200), the bass of the C500 doesn't seem to be as textured and nuanced as the Plinius. In your recollection did the bass of the C500 improved considerably at the 200 to 300 hour mark? Speakers are Dynaudio C1.
Thanks Jprice, I wish I could turn up the volume a bit more during break-in, but I can't given apartment neighbors. My bass issue could actually be speaker-placement related among other things.