Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???

Fair enough and I agree with your assessment which is where I am heading.......a final destination. I thought I was there until I picked to little power. That's what makes this hobby so difficult and or fascinating at the same time as there are endless possibilities to reach personal satisfaction.

Agree with you Charles. Here's the thing of it, until recently, I was pretty happy with my power amp. I had an inkling that the new Jadis JA30 Mk2 was going to be really special...which is why I started this thread. 
I just did not realize how much better this amp was until I heard for myself in my system. If you do get a chance to listen to one of these, or the CAT amps for that matter, I would recommend that you give it a go. 
Sometimes, our suspicions prove to be correct. Nonetheless, if you are currently happy with your gear, that is always a great place to be. 
For some reason, I tend to get an itch every few years....

Gwalt, one of the things that I think we would both agree upon, is that the sort of sidetrack that you made, probably should not have happened.
IMO, a dealer whom we rely upon to confirm product synergy should supply with you exactly that. If they fail to do so, inadvertently or otherwise, it would generally lead one to concern. I know in this hobby that there are endless possibilities, like you said, but I am always concerned about people in the industry who profess knowledge, and either have it and lead you wrong ( for their own agendas), or simply lack the experience that they posses to have. I rarely talk to any dealer these days who will contemplate that there may be consumers out there who actually know as much or more than they do! A pity.

Jadis JA 30MK II preferable over the Jeff Rowland.
CAT preferable over the Gamut. 

Two high esteem solid state amplifiers,  but there's just something about tubes when done right. I refer to it as the "breath of life " factor. You just know it when you hear it.  I believe that both of you know what I mean. 
Charles 

Charles, I still believe the Rowland is one heck of an amp. It certainly has a different “flavor” if you will, to the tube amps that I own. However, it depends on your mood. Right now, and after all these years, I am in the mood for more of the newer tube sound ( particularly since the new tube sound is so much more revealing and neutral)..which I actually feel fits my current tastes and speakers a little better. Some may prefer the Rowland, and I wouldn’t argue with them...it’s that good.
I am sorely tempted to keep it and move my ARC D 70mk 2 on...