I have heard Ayre and ML, but not Rowland. But based on what i have read, and the fact that you seem to like Rowland...i do think the Rowland is a very good choice. By many accounts, they make good quality stuff. As for brand matching, many people i respect do like matching pre and amp. But not everyone. Many people like tubed pre with SS amp...which generally means different brands (though not always). I do this and love it.
One thing i have read is to be careful of service with ML...seems like due to change of ownership, servicing products that were not sold by current mgt is not always so good. is 532H current?
Did you keep your Rowland? be interesting to see which you prefer with new Rowland amp. In any event, goodluck.
One thing i have read is to be careful of service with ML...seems like due to change of ownership, servicing products that were not sold by current mgt is not always so good. is 532H current?
Did you keep your Rowland? be interesting to see which you prefer with new Rowland amp. In any event, goodluck.