The Plinius SA-102 is a really great sounding amp. For an inexpensive volume control you might consider Electronic Visionary Systems Ultimate Attenuators. You would have to determine if passive attenuation will work in your system first however. The Ultimate Attenuators are dual mono and therefore less convenient in use. Electronic Visionary Systems just started producting these again after discontinuing their production for awhile.
Done with integrated Preamp for Plinius SA102...
I have a new pair of Sonus Faber Cremona. Very nice. And I have decided to listen to a couple of integrated amps to eventually replace my Plinius 8150: the new Concentra from Jeff Rowland and the new Logos from Pathos Acoustics:
Plinius 8150:
+ quite an open sound and good dynamics.
- a bit dry, need some extra warmth.
JR Concentra II:
+ incredible texture, beatiful mid-range and LOTS of air.
- the highs are a bit aggressive (higher piano notes) and it's too expensive (at least, in Europe)
PA Logos:
+ sweet highs.
- this amp was a major disapointment for me. The sound is too dark and too closed for my taste.
I have two options here: the new Plinius 8200 mkII but ONLY if it's warmer than the 8150/8200 mkI. Is it? Guess not... Actually, I am starting to think that the Cremonas do need separated components! And I have the chance to get a Plinius SA-102 for a good price. But I would still need a not-too-expensive preamp. Maybe tubes, I don't know. What are your suggestions? Thanks.
Plinius 8150:
+ quite an open sound and good dynamics.
- a bit dry, need some extra warmth.
JR Concentra II:
+ incredible texture, beatiful mid-range and LOTS of air.
- the highs are a bit aggressive (higher piano notes) and it's too expensive (at least, in Europe)
PA Logos:
+ sweet highs.
- this amp was a major disapointment for me. The sound is too dark and too closed for my taste.
I have two options here: the new Plinius 8200 mkII but ONLY if it's warmer than the 8150/8200 mkI. Is it? Guess not... Actually, I am starting to think that the Cremonas do need separated components! And I have the chance to get a Plinius SA-102 for a good price. But I would still need a not-too-expensive preamp. Maybe tubes, I don't know. What are your suggestions? Thanks.
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