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Plinius 8200 vs. 9100 -Which one?

I'm looking to buy a warm SS integrated amp and have wanted the Plinius for some time now, but never took the plunge. I'm looking at the lower end of their products or older discontinued.

Which is the better sounding amp of these two? The older higher powered 8200 or the newer lowered powered 9100 integrated? (I have 4 ohm, 87db speakers in a 18'-22' room in a lively minimalist room w/ hardwood floors.)

Furthermore, does someone know what is the difference between the 8200 mki vs. mkii, and is there a sonic difference?

Thanks fellow A'goners
mjcmt

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theunderlyingtheme
90 posts
 
Mjcmt,

I have an 8200 MKII, and I really don't see myself moving on to another integrated. I also happen to use inefficient speakers as well (Vandersteen 2Ce Signature).

As far as I know, the MKII had a lot of improvements to the phono stage compared to the MKI, and I believe a couple of other small things (can't remember right now).

No way does this amp "lack transparency". What does that even mean - not enough high end sizzle?!

The best way I can describe the Plinius is that it's very smooth and refined - plus it kicks your butt at the same time.
theunderlyingtheme
90 posts
 
Mjcmt,

Nope, you won't have to send it to New Zealand for service.

The USA distributor for Plinius is based in Los Angeles, and there's a guy there who can provide the name of a tech closest to your area of the country.
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