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Plinius SB 300 v Plinius SA 250 MK IV
I had the SA 100 MK III, I liked it very much.The SB 300 does everything better in a more extended way. I recently upgraded to the Plinius SA Reference which is less than a week old and still breaking in. It’s amazing how much more detail there is... 
Plinius SA-102 for Magnepan 3.6
A Plinius SA 102 should have no problem driving a pair of Magnepan 3.6R or ML Vantage/Summit. 
Richard Vandersteen at Audio Connection
Thanks for the information, very interesting and well written. 
Passive Pre - No Regrets?
I owned (at the same time) the Placette and Sonic Euphoria preamps, and used them with various SS and tube systems I own. Although they are both good (have strengths and weaknesses) over all I prefer an active preamp. 
Which electrical outlet
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?raccs&1065488253&openfrom&1&4#1Just my thoughts... 
Best upgrade path?
Your system sounds wonderful! If you’re not sure what you seek, save yourself some money and be happy with it. If you have the itch, and need to upgrade then consider these ideas: (1) If you live in your own home are you using two dedicated circui... 
New Subpanel?
I agree with Rives, if money is no concern the Equi-Tech wall mount unit is the way to go. Sorry Rocky, I don’t have a website for the Xentech Extreme isolation transformer. You would have to do some research to locate it. New they are expensive, ... 
New Subpanel?
If you decide to go with an isolation transformer you should consider looking for a used Xentech Extreme (5 KVA). Do the job correctly, once, the first time: 
Power Bars or power filters??
I have had the opportunity to listen to several high-end systems (tube and SS) where the owner has at least two dedicated circuit breakers feeding their system. In this situation the systems sounded better being fed directly from the AC (high-end)... 
Where to put your best
If you are using a power conditioner your best power cord must feed it.Next comes your CPD (or transport followed by your Dac.) Preamp then amp.Basses upon testing I've done with my tube and SS systems this provides the best resolution and bass sl... 
RE: Outfitting AC to 220V in USA
Any electrician can install a dedicated 220V line and install a Shuko wall outlet. All you need is the room in your AC box to accommodate the circuit breakers. I don't know the rest of the answers to your questions however it's very basic electric... 
As Varied as the Audiophiles Themselves...
Different strokes for different folks. I'll bet he saves a lot of money by not changing or upgrading and he truly enjoys his music! 
What outlet should I choose.....
Marakanetz,Not an easy task. Luckily in my dedicated music room I have six dedicated circuits that are easy to get to and change the outlets. I can have six different outlets installed at the same time on six different circuits. Makes it a lot eas... 
What outlet should I choose.....
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?raccs&1065488253&openfrom&1&4#1In case this helps! 
Great price on sorbothane sheets
Thanks for the info!