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From: freda%tekig5.pen.tek.com@RELAY.CS.NET (Frederick A Azinger)
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Subject: Re: Looking for Advice
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Date: 12 Mar 91 13:47:16 GMT
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In article <10125@uwm.edu>, ut-emx!chrisj@emx.utexas.edu (Chris Johnson) writes:
> One dealer recommends the Mark Levinson No. 23, while the other one recommends
> the Jeff Rowland model 5.  Neither dealer appears to carry anything else in
> this price range, however.
> 
> By the way, I'll be using this amp. with a pair of Magneplanar MG IIIa 
> speakers.

As an owner of a No.23 I can highly recomend this amp...however the new
and improved No.23.5 is now out (I saw the dealer white paper and price sheet,
If you need to know I think I can find out what a No.23 should now be
"dumping" for)  The new No23.5 is supposed to match the No.27 in midrange
clarity while maintaining it's superb base.  Sounds like a real winner...I'd 
love to upgrade but the upgrade price is ~$3300!!!  (Also, check out the No 28
pre-amp...a real steal for the buck$)

The above in mind, Don't fail to listen to the Rowland (especially the 
Magneplanar's) as well as Krell's.  A home audition is a must for these amps 
at this price range.

Also,  FYI: the best discount on a No.23 was %18...and that was a "bulk" 
purchase.

    Happy Listening,
    Fred Azinger
    Tektronix, Inc.