Rowland 2 or Accuphase A50?

Beware!!

In the glass of the tubes there are SAND too!Give me a brake!!

No no no and no .... You will go the wrong way !!
The better is your old tube gear.

If you like distortion and sloppy seconds, tubes are the way to go...

I agree about tubes, but in SS defense, I tried a ML #32 pre.(SS) and the stage broadened and sound cleared up. That was what made me go to SS preamp and tube amp direction.I've been ABing SSpres. and tube pres. since. S.State pres. have an edge on tube pre. in my room and system. I know this is bassackwards of what everybody preaches, that tube pre. and SS amp, but the SS pre. was much cleaner. So I'm going to try a to notch SS amp once again. I'm purchasing a Goldmund Mimesis 3, Rowland 2W/ battery supply,and a Accuphase A-20 just to try. I'll let you know the outcome.

The new Aloia 1501 amps may be a good choice. These are the reason I traded the Wolcott amps. Great authority with the delicacy of the mids and treble. Excellent build and quality.