Rowland 625 S2 vs Luxman M900u? What’s better?
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Congrats, enjoy them. The 3.7i's are awesome. Give them 75 to 100 hours of breakin. I own the 1.6's, and should have bought the 3.6's at the time.
Thank you very much.
I don't know the 3.6, but I know 3.6r.
Thanks for your advice.
How to break in this magnepan, please ? Thanks.
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KeithR
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I've now had the pleasure of having both amps in my YG Hailey 2 -based system.
I don't feel there is a generic winner or loser, although the JRDG drives the Haileys much better. The Luxman has more texture, but a smaller soundstage with a slightly shelved top end. The JRDG excels in microdynamics and has better bass than the Luxman with really silky, sweet highs. The Luxman is more midrange focused, while the JRDG is more top down I'd say at this point. Neither are bright of course. The 625 does lack some low midrange/upper bass weight - we are going to play with some speaker positioning today and see if that changes things. The cello for instance isn't quite fleshed out enough in classical music.
I've also had my trusty Ampzillas in session with these big boys and they aren't embarrassed. They aren't as transparent as either, but are very musical, dynamic, and perhaps more even top to bottom on the Haileys. The Zillas lack some decay that the Rowland provides and I feel would pair better with a tube preamp than my Music First.
Now you guys understand what I've been doing in quarantine. I've been trying to find an amp that doesn't cost as much as a D'agostino S250, but will provide similar enjoyment.
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I don't feel there is a generic winner or loser, although the JRDG drives the Haileys much better. The Luxman has more texture, but a smaller soundstage with a slightly shelved top end. The JRDG excels in microdynamics and has better bass than the Luxman with really silky, sweet highs. The Luxman is more midrange focused, while the JRDG is more top down I'd say at this point. Neither are bright of course. The 625 does lack some low midrange/upper bass weight - we are going to play with some speaker positioning today and see if that changes things. The cello for instance isn't quite fleshed out enough in classical music.
I've also had my trusty Ampzillas in session with these big boys and they aren't embarrassed. They aren't as transparent as either, but are very musical, dynamic, and perhaps more even top to bottom on the Haileys. The Zillas lack some decay that the Rowland provides and I feel would pair better with a tube preamp than my Music First.
Now you guys understand what I've been doing in quarantine. I've been trying to find an amp that doesn't cost as much as a D'agostino S250, but will provide similar enjoyment.
opcorn:
I've now had the pleasure of having both amps in my YG Hailey 2 -based system.
I don't feel there is a generic winner or loser, although the JRDG drives the Haileys much better. The Luxman has more texture, but a smaller soundstage with a slightly shelved top end. The JRDG excels in microdynamics and has better bass than the Luxman with really silky, sweet highs. The Luxman is more midrange focused, while the JRDG is more top down I'd say at this point. Neither are bright of course. The 625 does lack some low midrange/upper bass weight - we are going to play with some speaker positioning today and see if that changes things. The cello for instance isn't quite fleshed out enough in classical music.
I've also had my trusty Ampzillas in session with these big boys and they aren't embarrassed. They aren't as transparent as either, but are very musical, dynamic, and perhaps more even top to bottom on the Haileys. The Zillas lack some decay that the Rowland provides and I feel would pair better with a tube preamp than my Music First.
Now you guys understand what I've been doing in quarantine. I've been trying to find an amp that doesn't cost as much as a D'agostino S250, but will provide similar enjoyment.
Pass X350.8? I prefer the 260.8 monos myself, but the 250.8 and 350.8 are excellent stereo amps that sound similar to the D’ag 250.
Another thought: Gryphon Essence Stereo.
One more: constellation Taurus stereo
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KeithR
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Well Mike, I'm not done evaluating the various amps in my stable yet although the PS Audios just went up for sale. They had poor synergy with the YGs. The Pass 260.8s and Parasound JC1+s are probably the only other amps out there interesting in my price range. I wonder which one is warmer, as this speaker requires that.
Well, I could have told you that! Just be glad they didn’t pass DC and destroy your speakers!
The 260.8’s are fabulous with a touch of warmth. Can’t speak to the JC1+’s as I haven’t heard them yet. They are monsters whereas the 260.8’s are a more manageable size.
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Play some dynamic classical music various types of music often. But they will breakin just fine after about 75 to 100 hours of play time. You will notice that they will sound tight and there may not be much bass. The sound will change as the hours pile up.
I'm very happy, I have received my Magnepan 3.7i two days ago.
It's a great combination with Jeff Rowland Model 625 (First version)
I listen them since two days...So they run 4 hours yesterday and 16 hours today...
It's fabulous !
It's a great combination with Jeff Rowland Model 625 (First version)
I listen them since two days...So they run 4 hours yesterday and 16 hours today...
It's fabulous !
Hey Audio.bill,
You have right. It's a great combination.
I'm very happy with them !
It's unbelievable.
I watch movies too : I use the bypass entry with home theater preamplifier.
I love this Magnepan !!!
During the day, the volume is between 70 and 80 !!!
During the night, the volume is near 60 on the Jeff Rowland Corus.
Cables are Furutech Lineflux and Speakerflux.
Thanks Bill again !
audio.bill
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Glad you're so pleased with the combination, there is some obvious magic with the Rowland 625 driving Magnepan 3.7i speakers! Enjoy it in the best of health. :audiophile:
One of the rare times that two audiophiles can agree on anything!
