Very happy today with the delivery of Jeff Rowland Design Group Model 10 power amp. I must thank William for the wonderful opportunity to acquire this beautiful and well maintained 10 years old amp. The previous owner (original) was a violinist from Hong Kong and listen mainly to classical music to it.
Here are some of my initial highlights in reference to previous setup with the Yamaha PC2200 power amp.
a) Bass more forceful with sense of confidence and can project low frequency unheard of. Reference track is Track 1 of Stefanie Sun Kelper album. I would need to test drive James Blake’s There A Limit to Your Love too.
b) The music presentation is beefier (compact & firm)
c) i suspect the Model 10 power rating > 150Watts as similar dial setting on the Yamaha produces loudness
d) drive the Duntech PCL 15 speakers with ease
e) vocal sound intimate and sweet
f) a more articulated soundstage and the deepening perception provides a listening connection to the music
William says these are the hints of musicality of the power amp. Indeed, i had a bit of a goosebumps moment listening to it and yes that’s it : Music.
Music my friend is audio winning.
Pricing details : Introduced 2000 at retail price US$7,900. Current trade in value is US$3.1k with private party sales around US$3.8 – $4.2k