Yup, indeed interesting. I found the older Plinius 8200 to clearly outperform an MF A308 integrated IMS, and this MF significantly outperformed a NAD and Rotel integrated, again IMS. The 8200 was later replaced by a 9200, which was even more superior in transparency. I believe the 9100 is sonically identical to this 9200. Having said that the new Luxman is very highly regarded, and looks handsome. It may come down to a matter of system synergy and taste between the two.
