Question for Rowland aficionados

Macrojack,

Thanks for the insightful post! You've whetted my appetite for more info!

Can you please tell us:
(1) which module the European students designed under B&O's direction?? &

can you please elaborate on:
"that Jeff told me his digital has an analog front end and is utterly different from any other digital design".

This statement from you seems to indicate that the 201 is a class-D/digital amp?

Thanks!

Its the ICE power unit as i recall...

i saw one at the B&O store over the weekend...about the size of a cigarette pack

Bombaywalla,
Jeff Rowland doesn't say much. What I told you is all I could get out of him and I'm not altogether certain I repeated what he told me with unfailing accuracy. The amps are a wonder, however. On that point I can be very clear.
You might try calling the factory and asking some questions yourself if you are sufficiently intrigued. Rich Maez can probably answer your questions and if he is stumped, Jeff may well jump in.
I can also tell you that Rowland delivers the goods and avoids the whole hype and review circus that so taints our hobby. Over the years I have come to believe he is among a handful of the most innovative manufacturer/designers.
His products stand the test of time and throughout the rest of the world, he is considered to be a genius or a god. Only in the U.S. does he struggle for an audience.
Keithr,
I don't have any idea about what you saw but I believe you must be correct concerning the size of the power supply. Nothing much larger could be contained in these chassis.
Someday I may be overcome by curiosity enough to open one of my amps to see what's in it. Right now I just play records and shake my head in awe. You will too if you take the plunge.

Dan:

I wonder if your amp may need rebiasing? I have a Model One as well, and I hear no grain whatsoever. Due to the minimum age of the unit, I would contact Rich @ Rowland and see what he thinks. He has been timely, helpful and friendly in all dealings I've had with him.

I am so pleased with the Model One that if/when I do make a move, it could only be up the Rowland line. I've heard much more expensive amps fail to produce music like this one. Best of luck.

Happy Holidays.

Hmmm...that's an interesting suggestion. I may do what you propose.