Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC

Great Paco de Lucia flamenco guitarist played custom Conde guitars, and I can see why. The Conde is fast precise and balanced with brilliant high frequences. The Montero is warmer deeper and more sophisticated. I would take the Montero any day.
My final piece of advice could be this - do not listen to LAMM or close to top of the line VAC unless you consider them for the future. If you do you may not want anything less. I think, used pre/power amps from LAMM would cost at least $20K, and this would not be his best. Perhaps much older models could be found for $10k - $12K for both.

Inna,
Thanks, I will take that into consideration. In Canada, the LAMM sells for $30,000++ depending on the deal. And I will not listen to top of the line VAC or I will never buy anything else. LOL

As for the guitarists, I liked both. But I really liked the piece by Gonzalez. That amp would that constitute?

Rinpoche,

I feel your pain.
About a month after your first post, no amp, no interconnects, no music, no inspiration.......

J. :(:(:(

Rinpoche,
Gonzalez, as they say, worked for 20 years in Montero shop, and I can hear that. Besides, his guitar has rosewood back and sides not cypress. Excellent sound indeed.

"If you like more the guitar by Antonio Marin Montero - you probably want VAC amp, if the one by Conde - probably Rowland." - Inna

"As for the guitarists, I liked both. But I really liked the piece by Gonzalez. T(W)hat amp would that constitute?"  - Rinpoche

"Gonzalez, as they say, worked for 20 years in Montero shop, and I can hear that. Besides, his guitar has rosewood back and sides not cypress. Excellent sound indeed." - Inna  

Inna,
If Gonzalez worked 20 years in the Montero shop, then the amp that goes with Gonzalez would be VAC? - if I understand it correctly.

J.