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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.
stew3859
esoteric-audio
20 posts
 
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.
guidocorona
4,298 posts
 
Sounds good. I'll buzz Jeff on Tuesday and will post here what new info I learn from him.
guidocorona
4,298 posts
 
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.
don_s
271 posts
 
Are the ICE modules in the 312 the ones with the B&O power supply?
guidocorona
4,298 posts
 
No, the 300 Rowland series uses a custom very large PS.
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