i agree with jtinn. i've owned jrdg gear of various series for the past 15 years and now run an 8ti. to my ears, the new model amps are just not as musical, particularly in the vital mid-range, as the older ones.
Rowland gear delivers musicality with a speed and grace equaled by very few product offerings. The older amps tend to have a warmer, more liquid presentation than the newer ones in my opinion. I have a pair of upgraded Model 1 amps that I use bridged as monoblocks. Midrange in spades with muscle and a delicate sweetness that is extremely satisfying. If you talk to the people who work at Rowland some feel that the Model 1 represents the most musical amplifier Rowland ever produced. Then again, we might be splitting hairs here. Through the years Rowland has consistently delivered magnificent products and at the end of the day it is hard for me to believe that anyone would not be satisfied with any model of Rowland gear.
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