Amps that can Rival A Levinson No. 332 around 3K?

I appreciate all the Info and views. It seems like I am going to have to pick a Pass amp and compare and see what I think. I can say I do believe everything is system specific as to which amp would do better so it will be an interesting test.

Anyone every try a Jeff Rowland model 5? I only ask because there are 2 for sale within a couple hours drive and wondering if its worth the trip, Also do these sell fast on audiogon? I dont really want to buy an amp I cant sell easily

Thanks

Toby

Forget about Rowland and Pass; they are not for the kind of music you prefer. They will play it while trying to spit it out at the same time. Stay with Levinson and you'll be fine.

Inna what does "they will play it while trying to spit it out at the same time" mean?

Ckoffend is right about Levinson 334. It will cost you about 500 dollars in parts for 334 and 331. The Levinson 332 and 335 parts will cost you 650 dollars. For Levinson 333 and 336 to replace all 8 capacitors it will cost you 820 dollars in parts. Levinson 333/336 has better bass than Pass because it uses 50000uf at 125V with 150V surge for filter capacitors. No one uses this high voltage. Only USA made Cornell Dubilier makes these capacitors. I have repaired many Levinson amps. Once the caps are replaced with USA made high end Cornell caps you will never have any problems.These caps are are very hard to find.In order to get these caps you will have to order from Cornell Dublier factory.

Also if your Levinson 331/332/333 were made before 1997. I recommend replacing the three surge resistors on the slow circuit. The Levinson is one of the best sounding Amps ever made. I have sold many caps for Levinson 331/332/333/334/335/336 also for Levinson 33H. The original Philips caps were used in these amps.

Rowland and Pass are about finesse and harmonic balance not about boom boom boom. That's what I mean.