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Rowland's new integrated amp

Just look at this monster. Does any of you want it? I think, Jeff is now catering to a..hmm..new kind of audiophile. No wonder some people chase his older designs and couldn't care less for this digital age devices.
Unless I want to blow someone's brains out with soundwaves, which is unlikely, I don't need it.
http://jeffrowlandgroup.com/us/daemon-integrated.html
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mapman
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Rowland makes great and very well thought out products but not targeted for the masses. This one will likely find its niche as well. Maybe for those with limited space looking to downsize from larger and more expensive gear. A lot of baby boomer audiophiles might fit that niche in a few years. I predict a successful product for Rowland.
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kijanki
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Mapman, How $38k sounds to you?
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pbnaudio
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MSRP is $38K, Very nicely built

Good listening

Peter
keithr
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38k for a digital amp? I'm not seeing the value.
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mapman
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"Mapman, How $38k sounds to you?"

Yes, I saw, see my other posts above.

I have a Bel Canto C5i that I think goes for $2K and is 60 watts/ch. It includes DAC and phono section as well and is also a nice headphone amp.

1500 w/ch = 25X the power. 25 X $2K = $50 K, so $38 does not sound bad. If you need it.

The C5i is all the hifi most people would ever need.

The Rowland is probably the bomb and could be a nice downsizing option for some with big expensive systems if needed for retirement.

I also have 500w/ch Bel canto ref1000m monoblocks. That's probably as much power as I will ever need.
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