Pass XP27 vs. Rowland Conductor Phono

Thanks for chiming in, lewm.

I don't think one response can "chime", but you're welcome.  I actually would like to hear more about the Rowland, from someone who has heard it.

Is @guidocorona still posting here? He's a serious Rowland guy may have some insight on the Conductor at least.

Clearly not much collective experience on this. 

I’m breaking in the HP phono stage in my Rowland Continuum s2 integrated amp right now. I never heard the Pass phono stage but did have a couple of Pass amps in my system in the last few years. As far as amps go, I prefer the Rowland sound over Pass. Pass sounds veiled while Rowland has a cleaner sound with better tonality to my ears. I find Pass to be boring. I once considered the Pass phono stage until I heard their amps.