Rowland model 5 vs Threshold S500 series II

Hello All,

Looking at both amplifiers , any input as to which is preferred and why . Speakers are 2 ohm ribbons ..

Regards,

Wayne

weseixas01-22-2010 6:57pm

weseixas OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 519 posts 01-22-2010 at 11:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hello, Thanks for the response, most on the apogee forums recommend the Krell ( early) and the Rowland 5 /7 . I like the sound of the Threshold myself and have never heard the Rowlands . regards,
weseixas OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 519 posts 01-23-2010 at 04:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hello Guidocorona, Thanks for your informative response.
weseixas OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 519 posts 04-29-2010 at 02:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hello Guys , Lost track of this and would now like to update . I went ahead and purchased the Thresholds over the Model 5. An S500 series 2. I did have to uprate the speaker fuses to 10 amps and they drive my speakers pretty well ( 1.5 Zmin) of course i have to be careful and do keep the amp temp in check , so far no issues with reliability. The sound is fantastic , very , very good top and middle , good soundstage and imaging , Ok in the bass, a bit polite overall but does have decent attack. I have heard enuff from the amplifier to think about mods to the PSU and will eventually do so. thinking of a second to Bi-amp .. Regards,