MEH Synergy Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkalsi Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I've gone through ALOT of gear being in this hobby - constantly switching my gear - but my Plinius SA100 MKIII has been in my system now for 13 years. I love this amplifier. I kept it over my VRDs, Welborn 300Bs, McIntosh 7270, McIntosh 2505, McCormick DNA 0.50 and 2.0, and many other amps that I'm forgetting. Only one that came close was McCormick 2.0 - but I still like the Plinius most. I also think the Plinius mates really well with all Klipsch gear. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, dkalsi said: I've gone through ALOT of gear being in this hobby - constantly switching my gear - but my Plinius SA100 MKIII has been in my system now for 13 years. Well damn.... Haha. According to Ralph that performed the work, this amplifier has a LONG break in period after the work was done. It honestly sounds great, it's just a little too sweet and smooth for my tastes in class A, which is why I bought it and yes, it runs hot of course in that mode as well. Wanted to give it a shot anyhow. I can understand why you like it. Thanks for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 @dkalsi with a comment like that, you are making me think that I should keep this amp and give it more time.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 42 minutes ago, Westcoastdrums said: @dkalsi with a comment like that, you are making me think that I should keep this amp and give it more time.... Maybe you should, at least reevaluate. Or maybe you’re just not a fan of true Class A. For me, that’s where I live. Although I do use Hypex nCores and Benchmark. Class A should sound as you described - sweet and smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, richieb said: Maybe you should, at least reevaluate. Or maybe you’re just not a fan of true Class A. For me, that’s where I live. Although I do use Hypex nCores and Benchmark. Class A should sound as you described - sweet and smooth. You might be right. I've tried a few of them now. I do really like my hypex ncore NC1200... Primarily because it is still the best value to performance amp I have found. What I DO like about the plinius is that some music I preferred class A/B and other styles of music I preferred Class A. Anything that was very rhythmic with lots of energy, I preferred class A/B setting. Music that was more mellow/ acoustic or vocal, I strongly preferred the class A. This amp is truly the best of both worlds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkalsi Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Westcoastdrums said: It honestly sounds great, it's just a little too sweet and smooth for my tastes in class A, That is a very fair and accurate assessment - I do think it is "sweet and smooth" - almost laid-back ("tube-like") to me - but that is precisely why I have enjoyed it with horn-based speakers. I do think anyone who purchases this amp will be really happy with it. I mates really well with a lot of speakers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 28 minutes ago, dkalsi said: That is a very fair and accurate assessment - I do think it is "sweet and smooth" - almost laid-back Verbatim what I hear. At the volumes I often listen to my JBLs at, they are quite smooth due to distance apart and this amp makes too relaxed up top. Too much of a good thing if you will. I do believe based on what I see many post here about their gear and listening impressions that this amp would be what many here would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 It's no secret I'm a tube guy. But one of the best sounding SS amps I owned was a Plinius SA-102. If I had difficult to drive speakers I'd own another Plinius. GLWS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 PURE class A or pure class a/b. You choose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 28 minutes ago, Westcoastdrums said: PURE class A or pure class a/b. You choose Nice looking amp man, really like the heatsinks! You sure come across a lot of nice gear wish I had you as my neighbor. Good luck with the sale looks like a keeper to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 37 minutes ago, jjptkd said: Good luck with the sale looks like a keeper to me. That it will be for a class A fan. Unfortunately, I think Richie is right above. I don't think I'm a class A guy. Have tried many things based on recommendations here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Cool looking amp. [emoji106]Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 After really thinking it through, I am going to let this go to a new home where it can be fully appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, Westcoastdrums said: After really thinking it through, I am going to let this go to a new home where it can be fully appreciated. It's good that you are thinking again..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 Just now, jimjimbo said: It's good that you are thinking again..... Thanks? I have the itch to try out a Benchmark AHB2. Someone here wants this plinius I know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Westcoastdrums said: Thanks? I have the itch to try out a Benchmark AHB2. Someone here wants this plinius I know it. just a joke son..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: just a joke son..... I got it sir, no worries 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 100 wpc in class A. This should be able to drive anything out there. Nice amp, GLWS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, tigerwoodKhorns said: 100 wpc in class A. This should be able to drive anything out there. Nice amp, GLWS. It will. Thanks. This amp has high gain as well so it will play nice with most preamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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