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Rowland Concerto integrated vs Rowland Capri & 102
Guido,can you please report on how the PC1 changes your system. I have a Capri, but decided not to get a PC1, simply because I was not sure of value proposition. How does the Capri + PC1 compare to Ref 3 ?Thanks 
Experts: Why is preamp important?
Atmasphere,I assume your preamps are correctly designed to render interconnect differences moot. I can assure you that there are reviewers out there who will let you know that interconnects do indeed make a difference with your preamps. Now who do... 
Tubes to solid state for amplifier path...
Soundlock,you must not live in Florida. I have 2 AC units for my 2 story house, and during the summer months, even with both units running, my audio room during the daytime is very warm. If I turn on my 845 based mono tube amps, within 45 minutes,... 
ARC Ref 3, Rowland Concerto, or Capri line stage?
Thanks for your fascinating comments. I hope you continue to let us know about your thoughts on the Capri vs. Ref 3. For my part, once I heard the Capri in my system, I sold off my more than 2 times expensive CJ Premier 17LS2. Now I have a Capri i... 
ARC Ref 3, Rowland Concerto, or Capri line stage?
Jfz,that is my understanding also. You can buy an outboard unit, the PC1, that can add power factor correction to the Capri. 
Balanced tube preamp for Class D amps
Guid/John,the Capri is SMPS (switch mode power supply).Thnks 
Balanced tube preamp for Class D amps
Guido,really interested in your take on the Capri. I own one and am now getting the Synergy 2i. I will post my findings about the Capri and Synergy at a later date.Thanks 
Rowland Model 6 monoblocks - my thoughts
Sand_man,why would you not use your own god given ears to determine if leaving on all your equipment all the time actually leads to better sound ? 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
My Nagra VPA's hopefully. 
VPA Red Pointer Problem ,,,,,
Contact Nagra. The red pointer should not be out of the green zone, and certainly not in the middle of the meter ! 
Best Small Speaker System You've ever Heard
The SF Guarneri Memento is not a contender at all ? 
New sonus faber Cremona M version
Tda,now don't hold back...tell us how you really feel about the M's :) Are you saying, I should keep my "old" Cremona's .... I can assure you that the professional reviews are all going to say that the new M's are better than the old. 
New sonus faber Cremona M version
Tda,believe me it is the Linns :) Get some Nagras and see how the new ones sound :)Ok, more seriously, why do you say the new Cremona's look better than the old ones. I was under the impression that they both have the same cabinets, and only the f... 
ARC LS26 vs Ref 2 Mk 2
Oneobgyn,who are you kidding when you say your journey is over. I certainly hope you don't believe it ! 
sonus faber..Grand Piano Domus vs Cremona Auditor
I am not sure if any monitor would be a good match with the Klimax twin. I tried it with the Auditors for a few months, but the sound was always lean and it I yearned for some meat on the bones, so to speak. I would assume a full range would be a ...