Jeff Rowland preamps


I currently have the following; Synergy IIi, Rowland 501, 2 x PFC and read with interest here that the new Capri has received positive feedback. Has anyone here compared this with the Synergy IIi which has now been discontinued in terms of sonic performance. With new technology introduced I assume the Jeff Rowland has taken the performance for his preamp upwards. I'll have to ignore the flagship Criterion as this is wayyyy out of my budget.
dtanclim

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It may be entry level when it comes to where it stands in the JRGD product hierarchy, but it is anything but entry level when it comes to sound. A very nice preamp and for the used prices they have been showing up for here a bargain.
I somewhat agree that the usability of the balance is not the best, but I manage fine with it. I'm more curious though why it only allows a 3db swing in each direction. Not that I need more or less, but just out of plain curiosity.

More of a pain for me is not having the ability to switch polarity via remote.