Did you listen to vinyl at all while you had them both??
You also haven't mentioned what speakers you were using when you compared them??
From what I understand, Plinius made quite a lot of changes (i.e. improvements) to the phono stage when the 8200 MKII arrived, so I'd be interested to know if your comparison was CD's only??
I know I'm awfully happy with the 8200 MKII, and I never, ever think about more focus, speed, decay, soundstage or anything like that while listening to music through that sucker.
It is great. 'Nuff said.
You also haven't mentioned what speakers you were using when you compared them??
From what I understand, Plinius made quite a lot of changes (i.e. improvements) to the phono stage when the 8200 MKII arrived, so I'd be interested to know if your comparison was CD's only??
I know I'm awfully happy with the 8200 MKII, and I never, ever think about more focus, speed, decay, soundstage or anything like that while listening to music through that sucker.
It is great. 'Nuff said.