Rowland 8 Ti hc and Rowland 12

We have (2) fully upgraded model 1's (rated @60 WPC into 8 ohms) mono blocked (240 WPC into 8 ohms) and it is going to be hard to kick them out of the chain. I agree with both Kelly and Dkuipers, these guys are so musical and liquid -it's absolute magic. I guess it depends on what type of music you listen to most, to value these charactertistics.

I have owned the 8tihc for a couple of years and auditioned the 12 with the same speakers I have at home, talons.
thec 8ti to my ears is more powerfull with a stronger bass drive. It does sound more musical to me as well. th 12 may be a bit lighter on its feet. P.s holding a 3 month old while typing is quitec a chalange!

After 25 years in audio and owning several JRDG amps (I use 2 7s, 2 1s and 2 3s in an active triamp config) I can confidently say that although switched mode power supplies can sound "faster", as the say in car terms - "there is no replacement for displacement" - the power supply is everything. Big toroids give you more slam in the bottom and sound much more musical. I tried Linn Klimaxes (switched mode power supplies)in my system and they didnt even come close to the Rowlands. I wouldn't trade them for anything.