Replace amp or speakers ?


Thinking about replacing PS HCA-2 with Rowland 201 monos. Is this a good idea or not ? Should I think about changing speakers instead ? My system is listed, so I'm not typing again.
rkmca

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Thanks guys. Happy Holidays to all.

Bozo, I've thought about Virgo's but Wife did not let me buy for the time being, she said later with a bigger room, need to mach the decor.

Anyone heard the 201's ? I'll check those at the CES.
If I replace the amp, then replacing speakers may not be in near future, could take longer, all depends. I've heard Rowland Concentra II and Model 112 with Audio Physic Virgo's and Cary 306/200 and it was excellent.

Warren, I'm happy with my 330i even though I wish I've a 540i. I'm trying to do a performance upgrade like modifying by Dinan with lot less than buying a 540 or M3.

Have a good day.
Onhwy61, If the 201's are anywhere near the 112 or Concentra, they should perform, don't see a reason why Rowland will introduce something if its not going to perform. Even though Tempos are within the HCA-2's output limit, I don't think it's driving the 4ohm load efficienntly. I can't upgrade all at the same time but I'm trying to get some opinion from you guys, what will be the best for now within a budget and replacing one component.

Also, I'm tired of this hissing noise from the tweeter, specially when I'm trying to watch a movie. For stereo mode, the noise level is not bad. It could be ground loop but I've hooked up other amps, I don't get any noise, so I wonder it's ground loop. I've even used a P-500, same noise. A lot of people in several boards also complained about the tweetter noise/hum.

Streetdaddy, I agree with you, if I get the 201's, enjoy for a while, if it does not work out as I'm hoping for, I can always sell those.
Stvncar, How VD cables will change everything ? Are you just saying that because you are a dealer for VD ?