I have a Rowland Synergy IIi, Rowland 302, and Wadia 270/27ix with Cardas Golden Reference. I love the good match with Rowland and Wadia. It is almost analogue sounding - not one bit of fatigue. Detail retrieval is outstanding. Imaging, air and holograhy are top notch too. The Wadia products are built like Rowland gear - probably some of the best built in the industry. I haven't heard the 581/781 Wadia products but I'm sure they are cut from the same cloth as previous models as are Rowlands to some degree.
One caveat - if you like your music from the front row, the Rowland/Wadia match may not be your cup of tea as it places the soundstage wide and behind the speakers (I have Avalon Eidolon Diamonds). Not to confuse you ether, but Jeff Rowland showed off his new Criterion preamp with the dCS Puccini.
One caveat - if you like your music from the front row, the Rowland/Wadia match may not be your cup of tea as it places the soundstage wide and behind the speakers (I have Avalon Eidolon Diamonds). Not to confuse you ether, but Jeff Rowland showed off his new Criterion preamp with the dCS Puccini.