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Rowland Capri Preamp

One of my friends is looking for a Preamp from Rowland, but honestly, I am not up to date with them. My last contact was with the 3 Box Consummate, I did like it, but it is long out of production. How is this Capri unit? Sonically?
Is it worth to go or is it just "nice" for the money? My buddy would like to have it with the internal Phono board?
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markwatkiss
508 posts
 
I moved on simply because I found the musicality of my current tube pre amp more satisfying.
jfz
570 posts
 
I suggest doing a search, or send an email to Guidocorona. He has said a lot about this preamp. He's had extensive experience with it, and has only positive things to say. Incidentally, I auditioned it and thought it was terrific for the money.
garyjames
48 posts
 
Markwatkiss, can you say what your current preamp is? thanks

gary
clio09
3,360 posts
 
I just prefer passive preamps, no other reason.
delapole
30 posts
 
I find the Capri magical, I was using the ARC LS-9, and the Capri is much more musical and effortless. The amp has wonderful transparency and a nice controlled (but not muted) bass. Rowland products seem to "idle" through the music, never pushing.
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