Rowlands

I have a 625. Most people can't or don't want to believe how much better this amp is than ANYTHING Jeff has ever built before. Yes the 8 & 9 amps will swing more current, but holly smokes is this thing way way great!With the right cabling and source components.....It is super transparent, quiet and has that elusive quality most solid state amps can't recreate. Images with mass ans precise outlines. His phase correctness must be spot on tho achieve the sort of imaging you hear from this amp. If you have inefficient speakers, you'll want his M725 or also yet to be released, M925 mono amps.I have a Rowland Criterion as my pre-amp.Silent Source cables (except for speaker)

Just returned from RMAF. Rowland M725 were not shown. However, I have learned that M725 will not be bridgeable amps, but will operate as pure monoblocks. The power rating has not been announced.

My 2 cents on JRDG customer service.....it kinda sucks. I left many voice mails and emails over the last couple of years. Once I recd a call back. It's a small operation and direct customer support is not Jeff's priority. IF you find a long time retailer, you'll be in good hands because these guys are on the "inside track" into the company. Otherwise, don't hold your breath for support from JRDG.

with a weak economy and somewhat expensive gear (comparatively) i would imagine that their ability and/or willingness to answer a lot of questions is limited. if they could sell a bunch of their amps and pre's based on word of mouth and their pretty new web site (i don't like the lack of information about older equipment however) they might hire a pleasant voiced person to field questions in the future.
the dealer in my area is somewhat aloof and has been for years. but every time i used to go there i heard glorious MUSIC. and along with that i get the "do you have enough money to buy this?" treatment. Sucks, but what can you do?
send Jeff a handwritten letter and tell him you like his gear but can't seem to get information and/or the kind of service you really need. but understand
this company caters specifically to the "ONE PERCENT" if you know what i mean...

Gents, there exists a remarkably detailed and growing amount of operational information on Rowland products stored on the JRDG Knoledge Base at:
http://jeffrowlandgroup.com/kb/
I consult the knowledge base when I have any questions about JRDG products, before attempting anything else... and in most cases, I find a ready answer posted there. G.