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Jeff Rowland Mono blocks model 12's????
Great sound. Great Quality. Great Support from the manufacturer.I had the 12's for about 2 years, driving Meadowlark's Blue Heron speakers...cannot comment on the Sonus Faber speaks.These amps are a great value on today's market.Feel free to email... 
Wounded Bird
Bought a re-issue last summer. I don't believe it is re-mastered. Overall sound is pretty good.I (and others) detect a noise in 2 songs that are not part of the music. However, we all feel that the flaw is in the original tapes & not a defect ... 
Jeff Rowland 302 or Conrad Johnson Premier 350
Thf:Prior to your 5 hour drive to hear the Rowland 302, did you have experience/own tube amps, or were you in the SS camp? 
H2O Signature Stereo vs H20 Signature Mono Amps
Hi Audiofankj:I appreciate you sharing your experience.I would describe as my "downsizing" as being in the "big picture" and not necessarily with every component...just looking to pull out a good chunk of $ and maintain an enjoyable 2-channel syst... 
H2O Signature Stereo vs H20 Signature Mono Amps
Between family & work, I do not have a lot of time to just kick back & enjoy my music these days. Therefore, I am trying to put together a 2-channel system that is musically satifying to my ears, but does not tie up the cash that I had in ... 
Anyone hear the JAS Orsa/Gini room HE2005
I do not recall exactly what equipment was on dmonstration when I was in the room. However, I do recall being very impressed with their very musical sound. 
Sonical differences btw. Concentra II and Concert
I have had fabulous success using FIM/CRL cables with my Rowland Model 12, 302 & Synergy IIi. These PC's brought performance to a whole new level, from all performance aspects.Because of system changes, I have some of these PC's available. If ... 
Aria WT350 Xl- Anyone???
I tried the WT 350 "Basic" mono amps a few years ago. Very nice overall sound, beautiful midrange & highs. Bass went deep. However, I did not keep them because it did not have the "slam" energy that I am accustommed to and desire.If they still... 
Rowland Amps with MBL Speakers vs. All MBL System
I appreciate everyone's input regrading the MBL speakers matching with my Rowland amp.Having very little exposure to MBL, I now would like feedback on the sonic qualities of the MBL "Noble" amplifiers.I have experienced solid state amps that (to m... 
Cables for McIntosh Equipment
I do not own McIntosh. However, last summer when I was looking at new cables, I was at a dealer and heard Kubala-Sosna's cables on an all McIntosh system.I was very impressed with what I was hearing and ultimately decided to give these cables a tr... 
SS integrated amp w/ A&B speaks & remote
I bought the Creek 5350se for a small set up in the family room, which also does a pair of outdoor speakers. It does a nice job and can be picked up used for under $1000.Arcam also would be a good one to look at. 
Concerto pre-amp vs. the Synergy IIi
Hello:I am curious to learn more about the improvements made when you added the batteries to your Synergy and a little info regarding the bateries, connections, charging etc.Also, though the Concerto is a bit cheaper, how did it perform in comparr... 
Concerto pre-amp vs. the Synergy IIi
Raquel:Are you basing your comments of the Synergy IIi vs. Concerto on a head to head comparrison that you have done?I have the Synergy IIi and would like to hear feedback from anyone who has done an A/B with these two pre amps. 
15 amp vs. 20 amp: please explain
In addition to current-carrying ability, 15 amp power cables have a different female end on them than a 20 amp power cable. These are not compatable with each other. Therefore, you must know which is the correct one for your gear. A good majority ... 
Listening Chairs
I have spent the last few months searching for the same. Being 5'6" it is tough finding one that has a back that is lower than my ears.Go to your closest La-Z-Boy showroom or lazboy.com. The model is "Marlo". Kind of contemporary and very comfy. I...