Rowland Model 9 still a reference?

how does this super amp of 90's compare with the best today? Has anyone ever done the comparison?

newintown_7528711-26-2005 4:29pm

mejames Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 986 posts 11-27-2005 at 03:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete was the most transparent amplifier I have ever heard and the bass was very tight and controlled and very weighty
thomasheisig Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 568 posts 11-27-2005 at 09:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete After this "Generation" my Interest for Rowland Gear stopped, the magic is gone.
sirspeedy70680e509 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,064 posts 11-28-2005 at 09:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The model nine is a LEGEND!It gets no better.All newer models,though just fine,are designed with home theater in mind.
bernhardknoop Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 32 posts 11-29-2005 at 02:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I own this model 9 amp (TI/HC) and i'm very happy with it. And no, i'm not selling these big units. It was a cost no object design, so quality and durability.
twilo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 357 posts 02-26-2012 at 05:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'v heard the Rowland 7 MK3 amps. They have a nice tube sound thats soft on the top. How does the Rowland 7 amps compare to the 9 amps.