I used to own Model 10; terrific amp. If you like that sound, unfortunately, you will have to pony up and buy JRDG. Closest I find to that sound are the older Pass Aleph amps, and the new Belles 350A is close to that sound too. Otherwise, go tubes.
Alernatives for Rowland model 10
I have Audio Artistry speakers (main panels and unpowered subs w active xover) and this speakers needs 2 identical amps to sound the best. Most AA owners use JRDG amps I have been told and I like the Rowland sound; a warm and almost tubelike sound but with big dynamics. But heer in Scandinavia model 10 are very rare used. Is there another amp for around 4000USD used or new that can be compared to m 10 on sound? Gryphon,Plinius (plinius250 is much cheaper here than JRDG m 10) or others?
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