Rowland 625

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!

Guido, how far Capri pre-amp from Corus ans Creation. I am interested in 625, but will it be great with Capri as it is with Creation? Btw ,the Gamut products are very good. I have gamut DI-150 integrated. The only think I am missing is a more controled and extended bass from my SF Elipsas. So looks like 625 may be the one that will change it. Thank you.

Anybody, I am about to proceed on buying Rowland 625 instead of my gamut DI-150. Gamut is great integrated but lack some bass to expose full potential of my SF Elipsas. What pre-amplifier may be a great match for Rowland 625? The Corus and Creation out of consideration for being out of my price range. How close Capri to those. With absence of any local dealers in my area, any advice for pre-amp (within $5-7k range new or used) are highly appreciated. Thank you.