My Plinius SA-100Mk3 had been with me for more than 4 years now and no issues at all. I've encountered more reliability issues with Sonic Frontiers. I agree with John's advice. Just a different sonic signature between those two amps.
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.