jeff rowland 501 & 201 vs. bel canto ref1000

I can't affirm that there's a graininess to the highs... but, I will say that there is a very slight glazing in the midrange though that's noticeable in comparison to a tube amp I've heard in an A/B comparison.

See you this Sunday Guido?

Surething Aaron. . . I'll see you at 2:00 PM. G.

Anyone else? What has the bigger more forward soundstage of the three?

Hmmm ... am I the only one looking forward to comments following the comparison between the mk 1 and the mk 2 of the bel canto ref 1000?

After comparing the Bel Canto Ref 1000 mk1 and mk2 versions last weekend, the consensus was that the mk2 was a bit more extended in the treble, while the mk1 was a touch more transparent overall and more engaging. A minor caveat is the mk1 in this instance wasn't fully warmed up.

The general conclusion was that if you already owned the mk1, it would not be worth the upgrade...and you might be better off with the mk1.