Rowland 201 and 501 are ICE-ASP amps fitted with a digital power supply. I think Plato is right on their sound. The H2O uses an ICE-A which requires an add on power supply. The H2O has a whopper of a linear analog power supply. It sounds very different, with excellent mids, and highs on my system.
Acoustic Reality vs. NuForce
Any opinions on the eAR 501 in comparison to the NuForce ref 9b as far as sonics and reliability? "Thinking" about replacing my BAT VK500.
Front end consists of;
Ayre K3x
Esoteric DV 50 (Modified)
Front end consists of;
Ayre K3x
Esoteric DV 50 (Modified)