Rowland 625

I was told by the dealer in Singapore that Jeff will be releasing a monoblock version of the m625. Most likely twice the price of m625 but still cheaper than m925.

I had luck when my Electrocompaniet broke after 4 days. I decided to listen to the latest GamuT D200i. It was a very pleasure audiotining. The D200i is much better than my old D200 MKIII and better than my Electrocompaniet AW250R.

The combination of my GamuT with the Criterion is wonderfull.

I recommend everyone listen to the GamuT D200i before buy the M625.

Isvaldo

Krell888, the info from your singapore dealer is very close to the mark. JRDG is preparing to release a bridgeable amplifier seemingly housed in the same chassis as M625. Being bridgeable, one would be able to run the device as stereo, or as a pair of monoblock chassis. As far as I know, in stereo the power rating is similar to M625. Not sure what the rating is in mono operations. Please note that this is not at all the M925. M925 remains in development and will apparently be a 4 chassis mono product. I know very little about the new bridgeable amp, except for what I mentioned already. As soon as I receive some official info, I will post it.

I have no idea whether this new JRDG bridgeable amp would be preferable for anyone to any/all of the excellent GamuT amplifiers mentioned by Isvaldo.

To anyone interested, the information page for GamuT D200I just adopted by Isvaldo is at:
http://www.gamutaudio.com/en-GB/Products/Electronics/Amplifiers/D200i-Stereo-Power-Amplifier.aspx

G.

During the last trip abroad (Zurrich, Switzerland) a few weeks ago, I had a nice opportunity to witness a shootout between Rowland Model 625 and Bladelius Ymer power amps at friend's appartment.. Line up was consisted of Krell Evo-202 preamplifier, big Avalon speakers and Wadia CDP, various cables tested, mostly Transparent and Cardas etc.

I'd say that Bladelius Ymer stole the show... Brilliant performer! Big bass, sugar coated mids, crisp highs, all-aluminum impressive appearance. Model 625 sounded a bit leaner, colder, perhaps a bit more neutral in mids, but was truly beautiful chunk of metal work. Arguably the most beautiful piece of electronics I've ever seen!

I've been told that Model 625 is significantly more expensive than Bladelius amp... Based on what I heard, the Ymer power amp emerged better purchase, pricewise and soundwise.

Oh no, Guido say it ain't so -how can there be a amplifier better than the Rowland 312, let alone the M625? Maybe it really is the end of the world - just a couple of days late!