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Ayre AX-7e vs Plinius 9200

I currently own an Ayre AX-7e which I feel is an outstanding integrated amp, however curiosity has got me. I've read and heard a lot about the Plinius 9200 also being one of the best solid state integrated amps. I have the older version Von Schweikert VR5's(91db)and the Ayre drives those fine. I also have have a pair of AAD 2001 monitors (86db) and the Ayre struggles a little driving them. I realize the Plinius at 200 watts per channel should help with the bottom end and drive, but will I give up anything? Have any of you compared the two amps? Please share your findings. Thank you.
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I have been a Plnius dealer for close to two years and I have never seen a piece fail, so I don't know what Wireless is talking about.

The Plnius has a much warmer midrange with more punch that the Ayre which tends to be a clean slightly more drier sounding product.

So it comes down to a matter of taste.
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