I've had Plinius and Simaudio with the Forests. I agree with what Foster_9 stated. I've owned an I3 and had an I5 in my system for a week. I found Simaudio extremly detailed, clean, clear, forward, with good bass. Clean, clear, detail is all good but with these units it came at the expense of musical IMO. I personally prefer the qualities of the Plinius over Simaudio, and would suggest you add McIntosh to your list too.
Plinius or Simaudio
I'm planning on getting the Totem Forest and would like your opinion on the Plinius 9200 vs 9100 vs Simaudio i5.3. I know that Totem pairs their speakers with Plinius, but would like more input before I pull the trigger.
Also, would repair be a concern when dealing with a Canadian vs a New Zealand manufacturer? I believe SimAudio has a 10 year warranty, not sure of Plinius. Though, I've heard that Plinius is rock solid. I'm planning on keeping it a long time and my wife prefers the looks of the SimAudio.
Also, would repair be a concern when dealing with a Canadian vs a New Zealand manufacturer? I believe SimAudio has a 10 year warranty, not sure of Plinius. Though, I've heard that Plinius is rock solid. I'm planning on keeping it a long time and my wife prefers the looks of the SimAudio.