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Plinius 8150 as Preamp for Plinius SA-102

Just got a new Plinius SA-102. Since my budjet is limited I am still using my former 8150 (integrated) but now as a preamp. There was a clear improvement in terms of palpability and depth with the 8150 + 102 combo. But that was all! I must confess I was expecting more. So help me here: I am demanding too much from this combo (since I am using the 8150 as a preamp), i.e., for now I am not able to understand the 102 potential or my concerns are for real and the Plinius 102 is not that good?
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Redkiwi: yes, the 102 is new (a couple of days old). I do feel the sound is somehow stuck, it just does not flow. So, it was nice to know you had that problem also and that time solved it. Is it more easy sounding (and highs getting litle softer) by this time?

Drubin: the pre-amp was definitely the weak link in the 8200, you said. So, I am sure it is also the weak link of the former 8150 which I am using for a limited period of time, of course. This is a good news also.

To all: I do feel the need for a tube preamp. But I am completely divided here: I can go for a safe (I can listen to it, read reviews, etc.) ARC or to these Suprateks (which I am not able to listen but are ment to be the "deal of the century")...

Thanks.
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