i wouldn't fret to much about 'acclaim'. there are literally several dozen ss brands which build state of the art pres and amps, as well as integrateds. given you have wonderful rowland amps, i would try a comparable pre amp, and use the bel canto dac for just a dac.
Opinions on SS amps
Hi there,
I am really just doing research and gathering opinions of the knowledgable crowd here at the 'gon.
Some day I'll move up the line of focal speakers, probably to the alto (91dB) for a more involving sound than my current 1007be monitors. Of course with that, I would eventually want to try some of the more acclaimed "musical" class A SS amps.
Right now, pass labs XA series, dartzeel, and the Rowland 302 are on my radar as having reputations of being very musical. I am sure there are others I must be missing. Suggestions and comments are greatly appreciated. As well, if anybody has come across a great combintion (ss or tube) with any of the focal utopia line, those suggestions would also be invaluable.
Thanks for your time,
Peter
I am really just doing research and gathering opinions of the knowledgable crowd here at the 'gon.
Some day I'll move up the line of focal speakers, probably to the alto (91dB) for a more involving sound than my current 1007be monitors. Of course with that, I would eventually want to try some of the more acclaimed "musical" class A SS amps.
Right now, pass labs XA series, dartzeel, and the Rowland 302 are on my radar as having reputations of being very musical. I am sure there are others I must be missing. Suggestions and comments are greatly appreciated. As well, if anybody has come across a great combintion (ss or tube) with any of the focal utopia line, those suggestions would also be invaluable.
Thanks for your time,
Peter