Just a little teaser.... here are some pics of the new Plinius SA102 Class A amplifier!
Wowww!
Rotel RB1090 vs Plinius SA102
Dethroned!!!
Dont worry guys... I dont keep the preamp up on top. It was only for the picture.
More later!
Still waiting for the Hovland HP-100 preamp to arrive!
:D :p:)
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10-18-2006 07:20 PM #1
New amp arrives!! The Plinius is here!
Last edited by Joey_V; 10-18-2006 at 07:26 PM.
Joey's College Gear:
Current Gear:
SB3 -> PS Audio DAC III -> Cary Audio SLP-98Phono Tube PreAmp w/ Sylvania NOS 6sn7 tubes -> Plinius SA102 Class A amp -> Martin Logan SUMMIT/Strata Mini -> :D
Old Gear:
Martin Logan Vantage (4.75/5)-ML Mosaic (4.25/5)-Onix Ref1 (3.7/5)-Sonus Faber Concerto (3.5/5)-SF Concertino (3/5)-Axiom M22ti (2.75/5)-Polk LSi9 (3.75/5)-LSi7 (3.25/5)-HK AVR330-Rotel RC1070/RB1070/RB1090-SVS 25-31PC+ sub
RUSH Med School 2008!!:D
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10-18-2006 07:23 PM #2Member Sales Rating: (17)
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nice! reminds me of Pass Labs look. Congrats, dude!
I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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10-18-2006 07:26 PM #3
Congrats Joey. Wild looking fins on that Baby!
Michael ;)
In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
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10-18-2006 07:31 PM #4
Kinda smallish, don't you think?:) Enjoy! (Nice amp stand...;)) How much does it weigh?
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10-18-2006 07:34 PM #5
It's wild.... and it's a beast!
Man... it got hot REAL QUICK in class A mode.
But man... what a sound...
The Rotel 1090 was a significant step up from the 1070 amp, but this is another step just like that. Wow.
Very nice very nice!
Even the 1090 sounded like it had some grain.
I couldnt tell the difference between the Classe CA400 dual mono, but I could tell the difference between the Plinius in Class A and the Rotel 1090, easy. First A/B and it was apparent which was the more superior amp.
Hands down, worth every penny considering what the 1090 offers on the plate!
What's that? A $6000 amp on a $9.99 Ikea table? You betcha!
I aint upgrading the table for a while.. we have more work to do with the system! Next up, the preamp. After that, the Slimdevices Transporter.
Then I graduate, go into residency and then I buy a decent audio rack/stand.
First things first.... audio.
I'll be back a little later with the full review/comparison.Joey's College Gear:
Current Gear:
SB3 -> PS Audio DAC III -> Cary Audio SLP-98Phono Tube PreAmp w/ Sylvania NOS 6sn7 tubes -> Plinius SA102 Class A amp -> Martin Logan SUMMIT/Strata Mini -> :D
Old Gear:
Martin Logan Vantage (4.75/5)-ML Mosaic (4.25/5)-Onix Ref1 (3.7/5)-Sonus Faber Concerto (3.5/5)-SF Concertino (3/5)-Axiom M22ti (2.75/5)-Polk LSi9 (3.75/5)-LSi7 (3.25/5)-HK AVR330-Rotel RC1070/RB1070/RB1090-SVS 25-31PC+ sub
RUSH Med School 2008!!:D
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10-18-2006 07:35 PM #6
Originally Posted by univera
It's heavier than the Rotel 1090 for sure, I can feel the difference when I lifted them both.
The Plinius is close to 100 pounds.
Joey's College Gear:
Current Gear:
SB3 -> PS Audio DAC III -> Cary Audio SLP-98Phono Tube PreAmp w/ Sylvania NOS 6sn7 tubes -> Plinius SA102 Class A amp -> Martin Logan SUMMIT/Strata Mini -> :D
Old Gear:
Martin Logan Vantage (4.75/5)-ML Mosaic (4.25/5)-Onix Ref1 (3.7/5)-Sonus Faber Concerto (3.5/5)-SF Concertino (3/5)-Axiom M22ti (2.75/5)-Polk LSi9 (3.75/5)-LSi7 (3.25/5)-HK AVR330-Rotel RC1070/RB1070/RB1090-SVS 25-31PC+ sub
RUSH Med School 2008!!:D
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10-18-2006 07:39 PM #7
Can't wait for the preamp....
;) :D :)
Joey's College Gear:
Current Gear:
SB3 -> PS Audio DAC III -> Cary Audio SLP-98Phono Tube PreAmp w/ Sylvania NOS 6sn7 tubes -> Plinius SA102 Class A amp -> Martin Logan SUMMIT/Strata Mini -> :D
Old Gear:
Martin Logan Vantage (4.75/5)-ML Mosaic (4.25/5)-Onix Ref1 (3.7/5)-Sonus Faber Concerto (3.5/5)-SF Concertino (3/5)-Axiom M22ti (2.75/5)-Polk LSi9 (3.75/5)-LSi7 (3.25/5)-HK AVR330-Rotel RC1070/RB1070/RB1090-SVS 25-31PC+ sub
RUSH Med School 2008!!:D
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10-18-2006 08:11 PM #8
Glad to see you got what you really wanted.
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"God grooves with tubes."
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10-18-2006 08:25 PM #9
Originally Posted by Joey_V
This has got to be one of the ALL TIME best quotes on this forum:D
Joey... congrats, rats and succotash. You're well on your way baby!I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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10-18-2006 08:29 PM #10
It's nice to see someone get new gear against the grain, have fun.
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10-18-2006 10:24 PM #11
I was about to say...'you knucklehead!!!!'...:p Originally Posted by Joey_V
You know you didn't!! Originally Posted by Joey_V
Very awesome, for sure! You going to be unloading that 1090 cheap, now? What's that? Free shipping, too? Wow, how nice....:DMy Saga Originally Posted by George Grand
Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money. Originally Posted by Jstas
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10-19-2006 07:12 AM #12
Getting your HI-FI on, pretty sweet. I am sure it is different than the Rotel.
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10-19-2006 08:08 AM #13
Congrats on the new gear Joey. You know, if I got an amp like that I'd stand smiling, holding it in outstretched arms, while someone took my picture.:D
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10-19-2006 08:19 AM #14
Congratulation on an excelent amp, Joey. I am sure you'd enjoy the smooth and clean sound of Plinius.
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10-19-2006 10:55 AM #15
You do know that it's 100lbs right? I dont think I can hug it long enough before the heatsinks rip my arms apart and crush my feet as it drops to the floor. :( Originally Posted by SCompRacer
I'll try though! I'll see if I can get a pic out of it!Joey's College Gear:
Current Gear:
SB3 -> PS Audio DAC III -> Cary Audio SLP-98Phono Tube PreAmp w/ Sylvania NOS 6sn7 tubes -> Plinius SA102 Class A amp -> Martin Logan SUMMIT/Strata Mini -> :D
Old Gear:
Martin Logan Vantage (4.75/5)-ML Mosaic (4.25/5)-Onix Ref1 (3.7/5)-Sonus Faber Concerto (3.5/5)-SF Concertino (3/5)-Axiom M22ti (2.75/5)-Polk LSi9 (3.75/5)-LSi7 (3.25/5)-HK AVR330-Rotel RC1070/RB1070/RB1090-SVS 25-31PC+ sub
RUSH Med School 2008!!:D
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10-19-2006 10:56 AM #16
Thank you, Sir! And congrats on your smart purchase of the 9200 Plinius as well! Originally Posted by haimoc
Joey's College Gear:
Current Gear:
SB3 -> PS Audio DAC III -> Cary Audio SLP-98Phono Tube PreAmp w/ Sylvania NOS 6sn7 tubes -> Plinius SA102 Class A amp -> Martin Logan SUMMIT/Strata Mini -> :D
Old Gear:
Martin Logan Vantage (4.75/5)-ML Mosaic (4.25/5)-Onix Ref1 (3.7/5)-Sonus Faber Concerto (3.5/5)-SF Concertino (3/5)-Axiom M22ti (2.75/5)-Polk LSi9 (3.75/5)-LSi7 (3.25/5)-HK AVR330-Rotel RC1070/RB1070/RB1090-SVS 25-31PC+ sub
RUSH Med School 2008!!:D
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10-19-2006 11:34 AM #17
But how does it sound with a movie?
J/K looks real nice, congrats.Skynut
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10-22-2006 05:39 PM #18
Well it's about effin time Joey! I've been telling you that since you had the Rotel 1070! Now get some decent IC's, PC's, & SC's. Originally Posted by Joey_V
Better to have and not need than to need and not have!
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10-26-2006 08:30 PM #19
Every time I read your threads I come away with my heart pounding and short of breath and about a $50k imagined second mortgage!!! Droooooolllll:D ;)
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02-21-2013 07:04 PM #20
I'm ready to see you Hovland/Plinius combo...and hear your feedback. Those are two of the great ones from a decade or so ago. Originally Posted by Joey_V
here are some pics of the new Plinius SA102 Class A amplifier!
Still waiting for the Hovland HP-100 preamp to arrive!
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02-21-2013 07:07 PM #21
So is this thread... Originally Posted by mjcmt
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02-21-2013 07:27 PM #22
Did you finish you residency?
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02-21-2013 08:39 PM #23
DAMN IT!!!, why did you have to revive this thread when i just got over the urge to buy a plinius sa 50 mk3
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02-22-2013 01:56 AM #24
Ha ha! Time to start thinking again. The audio fairy can sometimes strike twice in a very short period of time. Maybe it's a sign Originally Posted by marvda1
DAMN IT!!!, why did you have to revive this thread when i just got over the urge to buy a plinius sa 50 mk3
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CD Player: Original CD-A8T
Pre: Antique Sound Lab Passive T1-X DT
Amp: NAD C270
Speakers: B&W DM6
"I would rather have a cup of tone than an ocean of power" **Dr. Harvey Rosenberg**
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02-22-2013 08:43 AM #25
Just WOW
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02-22-2013 09:58 AM #26
Well Marvin, get the damn thing, bring it to LSAF and lets have a class A shootout with the XA30.5....then you'll know R1.5 vs XA30.5 vs SA-50 Originally Posted by marvda1
DAMN IT!!!, why did you have to revive this thread when i just got over the urge to buy a plinius sa 50 mk3Home Theater:Samsung8000-55LED,Pioneer SC35, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Sunfire TGA7201, LSi25, LCi RTSc, LC80i
2chnl system:Melody 101 tube pre, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, W4S Dac, MG Audio Planus2 speaker cables
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02-22-2013 02:08 PM #27
here you go ron, a cool $12,000 http://www.enjoythemusic.com/superio...udio_ma300.htm
Main system
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr...pin&1162599347 Freelance reviewer for StereoMojo
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02-22-2013 04:39 PM #28
Way, way out of my price range...besides your the one with upgraditis Originally Posted by marvda1
Home Theater:Samsung8000-55LED,Pioneer SC35, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Sunfire TGA7201, LSi25, LCi RTSc, LC80i
2chnl system:Melody 101 tube pre, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, W4S Dac, MG Audio Planus2 speaker cables
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02-22-2013 04:46 PM #29
Yes... I completed residency... and yeah... wow, this thread is really old. Originally Posted by CCNJ
I remember this system with great fondness.Joey's College Gear:
Current Gear:
SB3 -> PS Audio DAC III -> Cary Audio SLP-98Phono Tube PreAmp w/ Sylvania NOS 6sn7 tubes -> Plinius SA102 Class A amp -> Martin Logan SUMMIT/Strata Mini -> :D
Old Gear:
Martin Logan Vantage (4.75/5)-ML Mosaic (4.25/5)-Onix Ref1 (3.7/5)-Sonus Faber Concerto (3.5/5)-SF Concertino (3/5)-Axiom M22ti (2.75/5)-Polk LSi9 (3.75/5)-LSi7 (3.25/5)-HK AVR330-Rotel RC1070/RB1070/RB1090-SVS 25-31PC+ sub
RUSH Med School 2008!!:D
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02-23-2013 12:37 AM #30
Just wondering, do you still get improvements using these massive amps on more efficient speakers or are they made for heavy loads only?
CD Player: Original CD-A8T
Pre: Antique Sound Lab Passive T1-X DT
Amp: NAD C270
Speakers: B&W DM6
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