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Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC

Hello, I am new to this forum but I have a question. I am trying to pair an amp + DAC with my Wilson Sabrinas. I have listened to Jeff Rowlands integrated with the Aeris DAC. And the VAC Sigma integrated with the Aeris DAC. Price is a factor and so is space. Does the 625 need a pre-amp? Any suggestions or thoughts? 
rinpoche
guidocorona
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Hi Rinpoche, in the Rowland field, there is also the Continuum S2 integrated. I ssuspect its cost in Canada might be 60% to 65% of M625 S2. CS2 is an absolutely marvellous sounding amp... Approximately 400W per channel. I heard it several times at RMAF and it is incredibly musical and resolving. You can either feed your Aeris in its line level inputs, or bypass the built-in Capri S2 linestage circuit, and feed Aeris directly into the amplification stage inputs.


Here is Roy Gregory's review of Continuum S2 on The Audiobeat:

http://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/jeff_rowland_continuum_s2.htm



Guido

 

inna
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There is used Rowland Continuum S2 on Audiogon for about $6000. He might ship to Canada. Question is if this is good enough.
rinpoche OP
154 posts
 
I love the 625 S2 so that is what this is all about. Making sure this is where I want to be. The goal is to be happy. I don't know if you have heard the Vac 200, it is lovely. But for me it is the amount of time it is in use (given it is also for my work) and the playing around with tubes. The JR is lovely. I am in the final stretch now. Thank you all. 

rinpoche OP
154 posts
 
In my opinion, Sarah singing Angel with Emmylou Harris is a great track. One of my all time favourite go-to songs. 
inna
7,296 posts
 
Not really the same direction, I prefer Loreena McKennitt. She is a Canadian, by the way. The concert in Alhambra, Spain is excellent.
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