New Esoteric P02 D02

Hi Colekat,

If you were interested in exploring no-compromise high power amps outside the usual beaten path of class A and A/B, have a look at the Rowland M925 four chassis monoblock flagship. I have owned a pair of this Ncore NC1200 based amp since June, and am in awe of the caliber of music reproduction and resolution that it delivers.

My front end consists of an Esoteric X-01 serving as a transport, with a Rowland Aeris DAC connected via 75 Ohm coax, while Rowland Criterion is my linestage.

I have kept an M925 break-in diary of sorts at:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1369518273&openfrom&1&4#1

Technical information on the amp can be found at:

http://jeffrowlandgroup.com/kb/categories.php?categoryid=212

Saluti, G.

Hey G, How much does the quad box set up cost? Right know I'm dialing in the cabling and PCs, but amps may be an upgrade at some point!
What are using for cables?

Hi ColeKat, Rowland M925 lists for $58K. Its M825 stereo sibling costs $32K.

M925 yields 430W/8O and 850W/4O with a 2500W power supply per side.

M825 shares one 2500W power supply for the two channels. Power rating is 400W/8O and 750W/4O per channel.

Where are you located?

Saluti, Guido

I am located in South Eastern, Massachusetts, USA. Thats is some serious money for amps. Not that I'm not over budget already... I started with a 50k limit, and that hasn't gone so well. Anyway, I am always interested in improvement, but at this time cables and power cords are the cause.
But for the hell of it, what is a reasonable multiplier on the Rowland Amps?

Hi Colekat, my apologies, but... What does "multiplier" mean in this context?

... But we are straying visibly from the main topic of this thread. I have sent you a PM.

Saluti, Guido