Welcome to the AudioShark Forums.
Results 1 to 20 of 20
  1. #1

    Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    Hi all,

    I'm currently putting together a system and I decided to go seperate pre/power.
    I've always been a fan of integrated but decided I wanted to try seperates.

    Anyways was talking to my dealer and he threw in a curveball.

    The daemon integrated. It looks an absolute powerhouse of an amp (2500w into 4) beautifully finished with a lovely front touch screen among a whole host of other features.

    I see it has been shown at a few Hi-Fi shows.

    Anyone had a chance to hear it? Something like this could seriously tempt me to forego my original plan and go for a super all in one.



    http://jeffrowlandgroup.com/us/daemon-integrated.html




    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

  2. #2

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    Wow. I might be interested as well. Do you know how much it costs?

  3. #3

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    Hi Keith, Im not 100% sure but beleive its around the $38k usd mark.

    Considering all thats inside it could save some serious dough on cables/components etc

  4. #4

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    How unfortunate I am after a new monster SS amp, but the price on this one is a little too monstrous for me. Go and buy them, I will be sitting here turning green, wishing I studied a little harder at school

  5. #5

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    No worries. Plenty of options

    What other amps have you been looking at?

  6. #6

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    Well, I actually need a power amplifier, not an integrated. But given what I am planning to use it for (to run the bass units in an active 4-way speaker), I would benefit from a volume control. Other amps I have been looking at:

    - Vitus RI-100 and RS-100
    - Boulder 1050
    - Audia Flight Strumento No. 4
    - Gryphon (can't remember the model name!)

    At the moment I am thinking of going for the Boulder. I have always wanted one.

  7. #7

    Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    I don't have experience with any of those units. Boulder build quality looks amazing though.

    (Sorry got my threads mixed up)

    Cheers

  8. #8

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    What is a twenty upgrade?

  9. #9
    Super Moderator
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Location
    NY
    Posts
    18,726

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    I think Bob was referring to the Ayre gear. Not sure where that came from in this thread.

    I'd love to hear that Rowland integrated in my system, just for fun. Isn't it Class D, or their version of it?

    Quote Originally Posted by Keith_W View Post
    What is a twenty upgrade?
    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

    Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE

    NAD C 658 streamer.

    First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)

    Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.

    Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.

  10. #10
    Super Moderator
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Location
    NY
    Posts
    18,726
    Last edited by joeinid; October 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM.
    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

    Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE

    NAD C 658 streamer.

    First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)

    Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.

    Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.

  11. #11

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    I ask Mike to put an ear on the Daemon unit. He said it sounded "awesome". Hopefully he will chime in here, and qualify he thoughts a bit more. I'm sure separates can provide a tad more sound quality. But I am hoping this unit can get to near 90% of what separates are capable of, as it would sure clean up a ton of clutter. I am OVER the wiring mess !!!

  12. #12
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    3,837

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    It is a good looking integrated. Lots of power.
    _______________

    Mike

    Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
    Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
    Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
    Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
    Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
    Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
    Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
    Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
    ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
    Rack: Artesania Exoteryc

  13. #13

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    It is a good looking integrated. Lots of power.

    Any thoughts on how it compares to separates that would retail near its 38k pricepoint ?? Thanks.

  14. #14
    Super Moderator
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Location
    NY
    Posts
    18,726

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    Jerry,

    I have a feeling you might like this unit. I detect a tiny bite in the audio, so it might be right up your alley.


    Quote Originally Posted by JDLaudio View Post
    Any thoughts on how it compares to separates that would retail near its 38k pricepoint ?? Thanks.
    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

    Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE

    NAD C 658 streamer.

    First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)

    Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.

    Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.

  15. #15

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    Jerry,

    I have a feeling you might like this unit. I detect a tiny bite in the audio, so it might be right up your alley.

    I need bite !!! A nice crisp leading edge on vocals. Dynamics, power, and control. Thanks Joe.

  16. #16

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    Quote Originally Posted by JDLaudio View Post
    Any thoughts on how it compares to separates that would retail near its 38k pricepoint ?? Thanks.
    I think the real question is whether you need that much power, and what you think about Class D amps which require massive amounts of NFB in general. If you don't need that much power, you may be better off with a more traditional Class A/B amp.

    For my intended application (driving the woofers in an active setup), I would benefit from Class D, because I won't suffer the usual drawbacks.

  17. #17
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    North Central Florida
    Posts
    3,483

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    Joe.......Enjoyed the video. The Jeff Rowland Daemon integrated amplifier is impressive.
    Dan

    STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital coax,
    Sonos Connect, Stillpoints Ultra SS & Ultra Mini, PurePower 2000, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario

    LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205 Signal Sleuth, Sonos Connect, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable,
    Sony DAT 60ES, Nakamichi BX-300, Micro Seiki DD40 w/m505A tonearm, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Stillpoints Ultra Mini, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113

    VINTAGE - McIntosh 4300V, McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, JBL 4312A

  18. #18
    Super Moderator
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Location
    NY
    Posts
    18,726

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    Thanks Dan. It's really a nice looking piece in person. I'd like to hear it on my own speakers to get a sense of what it can do. I heard it at last years audio show in White Plains, NY with unfamiliar speakers, it was really good.
    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

    Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE

    NAD C 658 streamer.

    First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)

    Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.

    Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.

  19. #19

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    It is a lot of eggs and money in one basket......without hearing it in our own system.

  20. #20
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2013
    Location
    Charleston area, SC
    Posts
    126

    Re: Daemon by Jeff Rowland

    All, has been quite a bit since this thread was created, but if anyone is still following it, I am finaly running a Rowland Daemon in my system!

    I was long hoping to evaluate the Rowland Daemon 1500W Superintegrated amp. Could a class D integrated fulfill my yearning for sonic bliss, or would Daemon leave me pining for the wonderful music of my separates: Rowland Aeris DAC fed by the ultra-capacitor-based PSU external power supply, driving my beloved M925 monoblocks? Eventually, a Daemon review unit was delivered on February 28th. I Started break-in the following day, and have been scribbling my listening notes since… The writing project will continue for at least a few months, until the device has stabilized, and I have exercised several of its many input and output features. I have been waiting for a long time for this 99Lbs single box critter. It is Jeff Rowland’s integrated statement. The DAC + Preamp + 1500W/8 (2500W/4) dual-mono power amp in a single chassis measuring 17.5” x 15.25” x 9.5” has been sounding extremely musical since the beginning, truly great since it crossed the 150 hours break-in mark, and just about astonishing at 500 hours… And this is just half-way into the break-in process. hundred hours of break-in.

    Discovering the phenomenal musical beauty that Daemon produces is being a fascinating experience… Already I am stunned by Daemon's power reserve and unreal tonal grace. Hence this thread teaser... Join me to chat about my adventure with this integrated flagship around its AudioShark watering-hole:

    https://www.audioshark.org/showthrea...453#post297453

    And, feel free to PM me with any questions about it.

    Saluti, Guido


    Hello All, I was long hoping to evaluate the Rowland Daemon 1500W Superintegrated amp. Could a class D integrated fulfill my yearning for sonic nirvana, or would Daemon leave me pining for the wonderful music of my separates: Rowland Aeris DAC fed by the ultra-capacitor-based PSU external power supply, driving my beloved M925 monoblocks? Eventually, a Daemon review unit was delivered on February 28th. I Started break-in the following day, and have been scribbling my listening notes since… The writing project will continue for at least a few months, until the device has stabilized, and I have exercised several of its many input and output features. I have been waiting for a long time for this 99Lbs single box critter. It is Jeff Rowland’s integrated statement. The DAC + Preamp + 1500W/8 (2500W/4) dual-mono power amp in a single chassis measuring 17.5” x 15.25” x 9.5” is sounding amazing after just a little more than a couple hundred hours of break-in.

    Discovering the phenomenal musical beauty that Daemon produces is being a fascinating experience… Already I am stunned by Daemon's power reserve and unreal tonal grace. Join me to chat about my adventure with this integrated flagship around its new Audiogon watering-hole:

    https://forum.audiogon.com/discussio...egrated-flagsh...

    And, feel free to PM me with any questions about it.

    Saluti, Guido
    Electronics: Rowland Daemon 1500W Superintegrated, Rowland Aeris DAC+PSU, M925 430W monos, Esoteric X-01 transport
    Speakers: Vienna Die Muzik
    Cables: Cardas Clear Beyond XL PCs, Clear Reflection XLR ICs and speaker wires, Clear digital coax

AudioShark - The Best High End Audio Discussion forum.

AudioShark forum is a leading forum site for High End Audio Discussion, Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater System Discussion, Best Home Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater Installation Discussion etc.

The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.

At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.

We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!

Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com

Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.

Sincerely,
The Audioshark.org Team

Daemon by Jeff Rowland

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •