Jadis JA30 Mk2, how great???

Hi daveyf, 
I absolutely agree that choices made regarding audio components is all about one's taste.  I've heard Rowland amplifiers and can confirm they sound very good.  My point was that despite their high level of performance you currently prefer the a Jadis JA 30 MK II. 

My suspicion  is that the Jadis provides a greater sense of liveliness, palpable presence,  the feeling and sound of real musicians (3 dimimenional) before you. At least for me I've found this distinction to "generally"" be to the advantage of good tube components.  Relatively speaking solid state tends to be drier and not as 3 dimensional.  I do recognize that your experience or perspective may differ from mine. 
Charles 

Charles, Agree with you 100%. The Jadis do everything you say and more. The Rowland still hits way above its current used price point. In fact, I would be surprised if there were too many current ss amps that are in the $30-50K range that could easily best it. 

Hi Gwalt, 
Believe me,  I'm very well aware that there are truly excellent amplifiers available besides my current one.  I can easily name half a dozen amplifiers that I believe would thoroughly please me as much as my cherished Frankenstein.  But where does it end?

Replace the Frankenstein with the Jadis JA 30 MK II? What about the Viva 845,  the Shindo or perhaps the Ocellia mono blocks with their top of the line silver wound output transformers? How about the Line Magnetic 805 SET?  This is what I mean superb amplifiers I'm convinced that would grace my system in extraordinary fashion. I could list more wonderful choices. 

I'd be proud to own any of the above named amplifiers but again only need one.  As I type I'm listening to pianist Kenny Barron and vibraphonist Joe Locke "But Beautiful ". Just sounding sublime 😊.  There are simply more fantastic audio components than I could ever hope to own  (I know they're out there). I'm happy where I'm currently at. 
Charles 

Charlesdad:

I get it. My goal is to get there also. It all started for me when I sold my horns after 13 years. I got sidetracked with an error I made on these new speakers. I believe I now have that corrected. I also know everyone has their own thing so I am happy for you! I just was intrigued by the emotion generation of the Jadis so I mentioned. 

Second issue is auditioning all these products. 

I just got back from Denver to audition some amps. including the one I bought. Not everyone has that ability. I am so fortunate to have Denver within driving distance. 

Best wishes in your musical adventure.

Gwalt,
I get the impression that you may have arrived at your destination with the acquisition of the CAT amplifiers mated to the Gamut speakers 😊.
Charles