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Rowland 501 PC-1 into Audience aR12
Dtanclim, are you using the PC-1s to feed Rowland 501 monos? I'd be very curious to learn what difference you experience plugging the PC-1s directly into a wall outlet. . . . decreased refinement? . . . any change in dynamics/authority? 
ICE Amps for classical music?
Thank you Michael, Joule-Electra has an excellent reputation and the matching with Spectron comes highly recommended by Simon Thacher. I experienced a similar performance leap migrating from Capri to the Rowland Criterion reference pre for feeding... 
Rowland 501 PC-1 into Audience aR12
Usarrn, as Audience AR-12 outputs in the US 120V AC, and the PC-1 accepts 120V AC as input, at least in theory, nothing bad should happen. I say "at least in theory" because I have never tried it, and WILL NOT guarantee to you that your system wil... 
ICE Amps for classical music?
"... Class D amps performance can vary depending on how they get their power.Dirt in dirt out.They won't sugar coat things like some warm ripe tube gear can.And they won't rob you of all the music you paid to hear either in that sea of syrup."Ah, ... 
Rowland 501 PC-1 into Audience aR12
Usarrn, the Rowland PC-1 accepts 85V to 265V, 50Hz to 60Hz for input. PC-1 outputs high voltage DC current, 385V to be specific. In theory at least, the Audience may be able to feed the PC-1 without blowing apart. The reverse may not be true. Unle... 
ICE Amps for classical music?
Amenh Rtn1! Fact is that starting with the ending of the Classical era, throughout the Romantic and post-romantic period, there has been a steady swelling of orchestral forces and dynamic demands on them imposed by applicable scores. Bass range is... 
ICE Amps for classical music?
Thank you so much Rafael, I will look for the Kertesz performance. G. 
ICE Amps for classical music?
Thank you Al and Vince, I will look up the Horenstein and Slatkin performances. one of my 'standard candles' used to gage the ability of a system to yield highly emotional music without suffering from electronic aneurysms is the Bernstein performa... 
ICE Amps for classical music?
Muralman1, as I am a Dvorak fan, what performance of the 9th symphony are you referring to? G.  
ICE Amps for classical music?
Weseixas, ever been in a concert hall where 130 musicians are performing Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. . . or simply a soloist digging into his instrument? . . . Quite an experience! . . . "heavy volume" indeed! G. 
Class D amp wyred4sound and B&W 803D
Magnumpi205 and all, I have been contacted by Tommy today. Hence my cheerful gripefest has happily ended. Thank you all for your assistance. G. 
If money were no object, what would be in your rig
Believe it or not, I'd keep my room the way it is now. Would change system as follows:1. Esoteric X-01 limited changed to Esoteric P-01/D/01/G-0S.2. Rowland Criterion linestage a reall keeper. . . will definitely stay the way it is.3. Rowland Mode... 
Class D amp wyred4sound and B&W 803D
True enough Don, saw that. I found no company address nor phone number on AudioCircle either. DAC appears to be taking corporate security extremely seriously. G. 
Class D amp wyred4sound and B&W 803D
Thank you Magnumpi205 for the Amazon suggestion. Saw the DAC equipment listed there. I do admit that at least   DAC appears to be very consistent. I could find no trace of company address or phone number. If the corporate goal of Digital Amplifier... 
Class D amp wyred4sound and B&W 803D
Thank you Tommy, will do. G.