If the choice was only the Rowland or the YBA, I would go with the Rowland. Steady ownership with a good history of servicing non-current models. The Concentra and Concentra II do sound different so depending upon your loudspeakers you might prefer one over the other. I currently own a Rowland 112 power amp (the amplifier circuit use in the Concentra II) and once owned a Concentra and have achieved very good imaging and depth portrayal with either.
solid state integrateds that will hold their value
I HATE losing a lot of $$$ when the bug hits me to try something new so I like to purchase gear that is not only reliable but holds its value well long term (and of course sounds good!).
Two on my short list are:
Jeff Rowland Concentra I or II
YBA Passion
Mac's also seem to remain pretty stable in pricing but i have actually never HEARD one. Comments/comparisons of sound etc welcome.
Thanks
Jeff
Two on my short list are:
Jeff Rowland Concentra I or II
YBA Passion
Mac's also seem to remain pretty stable in pricing but i have actually never HEARD one. Comments/comparisons of sound etc welcome.
Thanks
Jeff