Levinson 383 vs. Rowland Concentra


I recently purchased my first set of "high-end" audio equipment. A pair Merlin Systems VSM floorstanders. I had become obsessed with the Dynaudio Contour series because of the ubiquitous acclaim they seem to have spawned. I got a great deal for the Merlins and it seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity so I scooped them up. They are sitting patiently in my basement as I decide on which integrated solid-state amp to purchase.

I intend to listen to a wide variety of recordings, usually at civilised volume levels and I am hoping that one of you fellow audiogoners, based on your experience with either the Mark Levinson 383 or the Jeff Rowland Concentra I or II, can recommend a match for the speakers mentioned above.

I also hope to scoop up a digital source sometime next year, probably a Linn.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

BTW. Listening Room is not Large, but not tiny either.
cagliostro
Gryphon Callisto 2100 Integrated Amp, or 2200 used, if you want THE ULTIMATE integrated amp.
If you can wait a few more months there will be plenty of Concentra II's for sale with owners buying the new Rowland integrated. The used prices will be better if there is a glut of them. I came very close to purchasing the Concentra II about a very ago. It is a great product and you should be very happy with one.
My friends ConcentraII sold for $3150.00 on e:Bay last week. It was mint. I'd strongly consider buying one of these, until the Concerto pops up on the used market...

P.S. he sold it because he bought a new Theta Gen VIII -
preamp built in.