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Rowland 8TiHC vs. Lamm M1.1

I own a Roland 8T and althou it sounds exquisite I understand that the iHC version has sgnificant sonic improvements. However since Rowland will not upgrade the 8T into it's iHC version I would have to sell and buy to upgrade. Because of this I am also considering the Lamms M1.1 of which I have only heard praises. In addition they are very often mached with the Verity Parsifals wich I am geting pretty soon. What do you think about how these two beasts compare? Has anyone had the chance to audition both of them? I use a Wadia 861 directly into the amp., cabling is XLO Signature.
jmr
glide3
402 posts
 
I don't think you will go wrong either way as both are excellent. I have spent alot of time w/Rowlands but with different speakers and they are very fine. I own Lamm ML-1's and have heard them with the Verity and this is a great and popular match. Yours ears and personal taste will ultimately tell you what is best for you.
dan2112
144 posts
 
Jmr, I am also considering a Lamm 1.1 or a Rowland 8TiHc. Recently I have been also looking at the MC6 by Rowland. It allows you to vertical bi-amp and gives you an 8Ti in a more flexible package. Has anybody heard anything about the MC6 - good or bad? I think Glide is right - they are both great amps. Glide could describe a little bit the sound of each amp. Is the Lamm significantly different sounding than Rowlands?
chriskh
26 posts
 
Forget the amps. Go back to third grade english.
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