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Jeff Rowland model 3, are they any good

I was in a shop today where they had some old Jeff Rowland model 3 mono amps for sale. Since I am looking for some new amps I was interested. But these Jeff Rowland model 3 are rather old, about 18 years I guess. The shop had them serviced they say, but old things tend to break even when serviced. I was thinking of using a BAT VK-3i as pre amp for it.

Does anyone know this amp and is it any good? Could you maybe describe the sound of it?

In other words would it be a good buy?
mordante
guidocorona
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Mordante, according to Bluebook, the JRDG Model 3 averages $1970 on the used market. That's roughly 1300 Euros. The original price was $4700 new. The price your dealer is asking may be a little high. G.
mordante OP
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I think you can roughly say $1=€1 in second hand and new audio. A VPI scout retail in the Netherlands for about €1900 the US retail is $1800. Up to half a year ago the Scout retailed for about $2200.

It all depends a bit on the brand, a second hand BAT VK-3i will cost about €1400
guidocorona
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Hi Mordante, if that is the case, considering also the significant cost of shipping any used Model 3s weighing 200lbs from the USA to Europe, the asking price of EU2300 or so is fair.
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