Which integrated? Jeff Rowland Concentra or Levinson 383 integrated amplifier? Speaker: Sonus Faber Electa Amator I Source: Digital and Analog (phono not important-no need) Music : Jazz / Classical / Pop Rock!!!!!!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have heard neither personally, but my dealer here in DC carries both the Lev and Rowland int you write about and uses the same speaker you use (amator 1). His choice? the rowland. -Vik
The 383 and the JRDG are, certainly great integrateds. I, however, liked the YBA Passion Integre better than both. It killed the Levinson, and the sweetness and tubelike qualities couldn't be matched by the Concentra. The $ is right and the quality is incredible. Now is the time, before Sam Tellig's review comes out. Then, everybody and their mother will want one. It's definitely worth a listen.
Sorry to bump in with another choice: has anyone tried the Pathos Logos hybrid integrated? It certainly looks cool and Pathos are well regarded as sweet sounding etc.
I had a Concentra II, and it wasn't my cup of tea. I have auditioned the Levinson, and it always was cold and sterile to me. Not bothersome, but not exciting.
If it were me, I would audition the new BAT (i am trying to do this as well).
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