As an owner of an original Model 8 with choke power supply, I found it far superior to the model 201 I heard, at least IMHO. Have not heard the 501 so cannot say, but the 201 was not in the same league as my 8. The 201 was far less resolving and seemed much less powerful with restricted dynamics and loss of focus at both ends of the frequency.
Rowland classic comparision: Model 8 vs. 12's
Looking into some oldie-but-goodies.
Have you compared the Rowland Model 8 to the Model 12's?
What are your thoughts about these amps?
Also- any thouights on how these two compare to the curent 201/501 amps?
Thanks for your recollections.
Have you compared the Rowland Model 8 to the Model 12's?
What are your thoughts about these amps?
Also- any thouights on how these two compare to the curent 201/501 amps?
Thanks for your recollections.