Anyone know anything about a new Rowland 312?


Saw this on a Japanese website:
www.stereosound.hk/hkheavs2006/212D474E-4D66-47FA-ADE9-912EF9C9A6FD/3BE3F4D0-789F-4A3F-8183-322145B4A67A.html

Wondering how the 312 might compare to the 302 and whether the 302 is being discontinued.
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I haven't read anything on the net about a Rowland 312, except for the URL you posted above. I suspect that a call to Jeff himself would clear the matter, though. It is quite possible that the 312 may be a 302 sporting the newest version of B&O ICE chips already adopted by some other manufacturers.
The 312 uses new ICE amps and replaces the 302 (in fact I believe that the 302 is NLA).

IIRC the wattage and dampening factor have both increased. I believe that pricing is similar.

JRDG has done it's usual bang-up job of keeping their dealers informed as none of the dealers I've talked to know anything about it. Call Jeff, he can fill you in on the details.
Sounds good. I'll buzz Jeff on Tuesday and will post here what new info I learn from him.
I have just a little more info on the 312. Not much though, because specs and manuals have not been posted yet. The 312 uses the newer ICE chip also sported in the 501. It delivers 500W into 8 Ohms doubling to 1000W into 4 Ohms. Handles have been added to the chassis. The price appears to have increased by $300, but the unit can be purchased slightly below the new price without handles. A first production run appears to be ready for shipping. I have no other technical details at this time. Will post here as I learn more about it.