Rowland vs Rowland

I own the model 9 with BPS and it has the batteries.
If you change it to the switch mode powersupply, do you get clean power?
With batteries you have clean power but what if the batteries are removed?
Greetings Bernhard.

Jeff Rowland assured me that the switch mode update was superior to the battery.He was right,IMO.I could not be happier.To me,the model 9 in this mode would be the best amp of all time.It IS DEFINITELY at least as quiet as the battery,and much more extended at the frequency extremes!!Much more dynamic as well!!

Due to scarcity,since the newer units are selling so well,you need to call Rowland(I don't know if the update is still on their web page)to ask for this FABULOUS update.Good luck to all!!

ciao sirspeedy70680@earthlink.net
thanks indeed for your tips
but for you a model 8/9 updated how is then the newest 300 series?
i live in itly and send bps (also without batteries in colorado) is very expensive
however thanks for all
ciao

i forgot to ask another thing
someone has experience with different version of Model 8?

T Ti TiHC

i also listened mine version (normal without T)
thanks

martinez

Martinez.I originally had a model 8(no T).My friend had a model "T",which sounded better to me.I then had the update to the model "T",which was a big improvement.

To my way of thinking,the 8 and 9 series of Rowland amps were overdesigned(a good thing)for High End audio.To me,the new stuff(model 300 etc.)while probably great,is still designed with an eye towards the home theater market.They are lighter,and more compact.

You can ask the Rowland factory,as to the cost of updating to a model 8t/switch mode(2 mods in one)and they can,also,give you ship costs.Remember,the ship cost coming back to you will be much cheaper than the cost of shipping to Rowland,because the unit will be lighter.It's all up to you.Good luck!!