Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC

Rinpoche,
You are on the right pathway,  you do not need to change or in any way alter your approach.  You motive is clear and direct,  you simply want your music to sound enjoyable in your home. This is the best reason one could offer in my opinion. I personally don't see the need to become bogged down and obsessed with audiophile concerns to the point where one can become neurotic.  It's possible to take what should be "fun" and replace it with angst and frustration.  Keep doing what you are doing,  enhancing the joy of listening to music.  You love the Wilson sound,  who cares what someone else may think about them. 
Charles, 

Rinpoche 6-8-2016 12:10pm EDT
But, from some of the advice I am getting here, it sounds like ’starting over’ from scratch is perhaps preferable.

Not at all, IMO. And I strongly second both of the very well said posts Charles has provided today.

Onhwy61 6-8-2016 12:07pm EDT
From reading these forums it’s my observation that new audiophiles don’t have long-term success in building truly high end systems in one shot. To Inna’s point, it’s too complex. I’m not sure if this also applies to music lovers and I’m most interested to find the outcome for the OP.

My perception has been that in many such situations the audiophiles in question are the type that is probably incapable of ever being satisfied, and who are embarking on a never-ending merry-go-round. And in other cases are persons asking for help only after making outright mistakes in their purchase decisions, due to poor system matching or other factors. Neither of which appears to be the case here as far as I and at least most of the others are concerned.

Best regards,
-- Al

Your sober advice resonates! I was started to see who carries Lamm and Kharma! Not the same dealer. Not even in the same province. Okay. Stay the course. One step at a time. I am on the right track. Trust my heart and my ears. And when possible ask, listen, and learn from others. Got it!!

Amen - enjoy the music!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello, 
I just contacted a LAMM dealer and the M1.2 monoblocks sell for $27,190 USD. So, given that — as much as I am sure they sound gorgeous, it is out of my budget. I appreciate the help, but I really can't afford that right now. But, as you can see, I am open to suggestions within reason. I mean, who wouldn't love a $30,000 amp!!!!!