Plinius integrated or McComack seperates?

Looking for a good match for B&W CDM9NT speakers. Also, any feeling on the Audioprisim Foundation 3?

adiorio10-29-2001 5:48am

adiorio OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 33 posts 10-30-2001 at 02:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks. I've heard so much about the Plinius 8200 integrated that it works well with B&W. It sounds like the new McCormack stuff was alot better. What is the rest of your system like? Also, any feelings on Plinius seperates? Andrew
jasoninfoe75d Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 10-30-2001 at 12:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hello I have the same speakers you have. I had a plinius 8150 for about six months. It was pretty good, but something was missing. I dropped in an older McCormack preamp and a similar adged McCormack DNA-1. Sounded better. Still, something was missing. In went the newer McCormack DNA-125 and 225 on loan from a dealer. "wow". Liquidity, depth, you name it plus an incredible midrange for a solid stater. Ended up buying the 125 as it was slightly more open and I really didn't need 225/watts channel. I wonder what the sound would be like if I upgraded to the matching newer preamp from McCoramck...this will have to wait! Also tried a Classé integrated (cap 151) and the Sim Audio I-5. Sorry, not in the same league in my humble opinion.