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interconnects for Jeff Rowland Capri and 201s
I used Cardas Golden Reference with all my Rowland equipment for years, including the Capri. Very happy with it. 
Classe CP 700 Pre Amp, Reliability
Garebear,you were right on. I sent the pre back to Classe. They could find nothing wrong with it. I was using Radio Shack fuses. 
Classe CP 700 Pre Amp, Reliability
Sorry, it is the Delta series. A month ago the right channel was week and distorted. Now the unit blows the power supply fuse when turned on. 
B&W 802d Room Placement
24" from the front wall to the back of the speaker. 
Rowland PC-1 question: Power cord differences?
I can hear a difference between the 501 factory cord and Cardas Golden Reference. Much the same as I hear without the PC1s. 
Rowland Capri vs. the ynergy IIi
I used the Synergy for many years. When the Concerto came out I compared it to the Synergy. The Concerto was better. I bought it. Same with the Capri compared to the Concerto.So yes the Capri is a better preamp.At one time Jeff's FAQ on his web si... 
Capri to the monoblocs 501, which cables?
I have many yrs. of experience with JR equipment. Cardas for all applications has worked best for me. 
PC for Rowland 312 and others?
Guido, I've used Rowland amps for many years. Currently 501s, Concerto and Esoteric XO 1 Limited. While I have not tried all available PCs and ICs, certainly I've auditioned the top recomended. Nothing performed as well for me as Cardas Golden Ref... 
Tyler Woodmere II: any advices?
KanukUse the money you have budgeted to buy the used B&W or Thiel. With your room deminsions either should work well.Paul 
Buying from Canada a hassle for you too?
I,ve shippied to and from Canada for years with no problems.When selling in Canada you could get stuck with import duty if the buyer does not pay it. 
Jeff Rowland Concerto Pre
It may be the finest comonent he has designed. You can't go wrong with it. 
ESOTERIC X-03 VS. AYRE C5XE
Before purchasing my X03 I asked a very respected designer in the busines his opinion.He said the Lexicon was the best. But he had concerns about build quality and the dependability of a small company. 
Synergistic Research B&W Specific cables
I priced them to. Min. length is 48". I only need 20. I won't buy them. The Cards Golden Cross are working well on my 802Ds.Paul 
Jeff Rowland Model 10 vs JR Model 1+Model 1
I've owned and compared both. The Model 10 is the betterof the 2. However I would use the Model 1 for continuity of the sound. Paul 
Rowland classic comparision: Model 8 vs. 12's
I've owned the Model's 1,10 and 501. the 501 is the better of the 3 in every respect.Paul