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Heard the New Jeff Rowland 302 Power Amp?

I am looking for someone with first hand experience with hearing the new Rowland 302 power amp. I am looking for a warmer sounding but natural sounding power amp with detail, bass definition and extened frequiences. I was looking into the Rogue Zeus or maybe the new Rowland so that I don't have to consider replacing tubes.

Thanks and Happy Listening.
bigkidz
jfz
570 posts
 
Yes, it's the best amp - by far - that I've ever heard. You say you're looking for something warmer sounding, but don't specify what you would be comparing it too. I see that you have a Pass X-250 and don't know that amp. I CAN tell you that the 302 will not be warmer than the X-150 or X-350. Feel free to e-mail me if you want to discuss further.
soundsuperior
14 posts
 
I am listening to a 304. This is the best yet from Rowland. E-mail if you wish to discuss.
ral
124 posts
 
The comments by Jfz confirm what the Stereotimes reviewer said about the 302: that it actually has more top-end energy than a Pass X-600 (thus it may sound brighter than Pass), and that it has a somewhat lean presentation compared to previous Rowland designs. Thus anyone looking for warmth or a classic Rowland sound may want to approach the 302 with caution. A serious home audition would be in order here. While I haven't heard the 302, I find Pass X amps lacking in warmth (I once owned the X-250), while earlier Rowlands can be warm & musical although they are not the most revealing amps.
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