Jeff Rowland preamps

Guido, hello btw..

Can you please give me a quick synopsis comparing the Concerto (not integrated) and the Capri? I have had the former for almost 3 years now and refuse to part with it. Even though I have upgraded my system with the Wyetech Opal...I keep the Concerto handy when Im in the mood for its pleaseant attributes. I hope this question does not upset the purpose of this thread btw.

thanks.

Aptquark, unfortunately I have no direct comparative experience of Concerto pre vs Capri. . . so I decided to ask Rod Tomson of Soundings Hifi in Denver, who has had a lot of experience with both. He suggested that from the point of view of extension, linearity, imaging and staging, the two are very similar. The difference seems to be that the Capri yields a more stable behavior under dynamic stress. . . e.g. greater stability / less distortion during high dynamic orchestral passages, and more convincing harmonic exposure after transients. . . e.g. greater harmonic content in decaying piano notes. Guido

Much appreciated Guido. I find your posts VERY informative and fulfilling.

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Guido, I received the Capri and I am very impressed with it. Great find. It has I believe at least 1000 hours on it. Dead quiet, great soundstage, and good imaging. Built quality is what you would expect from Rowland. Best value I have found for a pre.

Thank you Cyrus, isn't the little darling wonderful? The more I use the Capri the more I love it. Of course Capri is very sensitive to power cords. . . I have preferred the Shunyata Anaconda Helix Alpha this far, compared to PAD Anniversary and Cardas Golden Ref-- because of harmonic integrity an overall linearity. . . but I will be trying a few more PCS in the not very distant future.
Of course, Capri won't be ideal for everyone. . . it's not for those who seek the classic midrange 'glow' of tubes, nor for those who are questing for the ultimate ironfisted energy of some SS. Yet to me, it makes Music the way I like it. G.