Tag my biassed! I have had several Rowland gear in the past and always enjoyed its sound and character (as well as for Avalon speakers), but the room I heard two days ago at RMAF is part of my Top-5 picks (i visited around 65% of it).
This one was of the few rooms where there was MUSIC playing, not hyper-detailed, boxer-flapping bass, pyrotechnic highs or insane priced gear but a relaxed and honest sounding setup.
I was surprised to see them paired with Thiel speakers, but the combination was just brilliant. I wanted to return but available time played against me again.
I saw Jeff walking around with the friendly staff of Bluenote audio based in Boulder, Co., their room was also terrific playing Electrocompaniet and the new IDEA speakers from Avalon (also on my Top-5).
I shared an elevator ride with Guido, but he was quite busy and could not say Hi again.
This one was of the few rooms where there was MUSIC playing, not hyper-detailed, boxer-flapping bass, pyrotechnic highs or insane priced gear but a relaxed and honest sounding setup.
I was surprised to see them paired with Thiel speakers, but the combination was just brilliant. I wanted to return but available time played against me again.
I saw Jeff walking around with the friendly staff of Bluenote audio based in Boulder, Co., their room was also terrific playing Electrocompaniet and the new IDEA speakers from Avalon (also on my Top-5).
I shared an elevator ride with Guido, but he was quite busy and could not say Hi again.