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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.
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Both are very good. The Plinius is a bit more polite and laid-back but doesn't give up anything in dynamics. The adjective that keeps popping up in reviews is "natural", but more for the SA series. The Sim is more precisely focused rather than holistic. It's a matter of taste.

I wouldn't worry about reliability of solid state too much.
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