Rowlands

I own Rowland gear - beautiful, supremely built to last and sounds great. Doubt I will ever change things......

So one of the reasons why Rowlands are not talked much about is because they are simply great and there is not much to say. Another is perhaps that many Rowland owners are low key too, just like Jeff. I know that his amps are very popular in Asia. In fact, he probably sells more there than here. Not sure about Europe.

2/3 years ago I switched from a Plinius 9200 integrated to Rowland C500. The Plinius is not bad, and I still have it in my bedroom and won't part with it, but the rowland was clearly a much higher sonic performance level. I know it is at a different price point, so no surprise. Can't be happier and both amps will probably stay with me till they stop working.

Gocubs999, I have not personally compared Capri (which I have used extensively) against Synergy (which I have never used). Mr. Rowland has asserted that Capri sounds comfortably better than all Synergy models. However, I have not heard any confirmation from a 3rd party as yet. G.

G,
I trust Jeff as this will be an inexpensive experiment I will enjoy. You can pick up a used Capri for around $1,900. Once I get my 312 hooked up to a pair of Avalon Indras the listening session will begin.