pre jef rowland or bat 50 SE

Y HAVE A ROWLAND 12,WHAT PRE IS THE BEST IN THE RANGE 4 TO 5k .y will by a cary 306/200 OR EMC1 mkll what do you think.

alesantin10-12-2002 12:35am

tireguy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,964 posts 10-12-2002 at 11:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Do you want tubes or don't you? they are both highly regarded preamps and I think it boil down to synergy between what other components are in your system.
jfrech Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,816 posts 10-12-2002 at 02:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Tireguy has good advice on this one. Like ford or chevy...both good, it's a matter of preference.
tnkujry Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 36 posts 10-12-2002 at 08:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the Rowland Model 10, and thought it was one incredible setup - possibly the best I've heard, but it's a synergy (no Rowland pun intended). The BAT is not exactly your standard tubey sound - a bit more analytical. Can you audition each??? Good luck, and good listening. Barton