Jeff Rowland 302 or Conrad Johnson Premier 350

I am thinking of buying a high powered amp and I have shortlisted the JR 302 and the CJ P350. Which is better overall? Would appreciate all comments.

thf05-23-2005 9:39am

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thf OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 54 posts 05-24-2005 at 09:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks Chris, for your thoughts. I see in your other posts that you have quite extensive experience with the hybrid Lamms. Do you think the M1.2s have enough juice for the Extremas?
thf OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 54 posts 05-26-2005 at 07:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Cytocycle- You mean JR is willing to put the power supply of the 301 into the 302?
thf OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 54 posts 06-01-2005 at 02:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you folks for all your thoughts.
thf OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 54 posts 05-24-2005 at 04:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you guys (and girls?) for your input. The rest of my system are as follows: CEC TL 1X, Audio Space DAC-1US, ARC Ref 2, BEL 1001 MK V (mono), SF Extrema. I also have a pair of ATC SCM 100 ASL speakers which I use in my main system . I suspect the BELs are a little under-powered for the Extremas and hence, the need for a more powerful and versatile amp. Unfortunately, from where I live (in Asia), I will have to drive 5 hours across the border to get a demo (strangely, the dealers are not so friendly here). Due to all these inconveniences, a home demo is out of the question.
thf OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 54 posts 05-25-2005 at 02:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Cytocycle- Yes the Extremas are 88dB efficient but the impedance is 4 ohms. They do go down to 1 ohm (according to the experts and I believe them) and when that happens, most amps including the BELs will run out of steam. While they are not difficult to drive, they do suck current like crazy. But when the amp's current supply is up to it, the Extremas can sound so sweet.
thf OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 54 posts 05-25-2005 at 11:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Cytocycle- Thanks for your very detailed effort. Actually, my first choice is the Lamm M1.2s. The only drawback is the heat. I will seriously look at them again before I make a final decision.
thf OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 54 posts 05-25-2005 at 11:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Raquel and the rest- What are your thoughts on the Lamm M1.2s?
thf OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 54 posts 05-26-2005 at 03:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Raquel- Thanks a lot for your thoughts which will help me greatly in my buying decision.
thf OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 54 posts 06-09-2005 at 10:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Raquel, You were absolutely spot on about the CAT JL2. I drove 5 hours to actually try to buy the JR 302 when I saw a used JL2. I asked the dealer to put it in his demo system (with Eidolon speakers) and know what? One minute into the demo, I decided to take the JL2 home. And the best thing is, it really brings the Extrema to a new level of performance.
thf OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 54 posts 06-11-2005 at 10:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Barrelchief, No, I do not have any experience with or own tube amps before but I do own tube and hybrid preamps.

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