Plinius SA250 Mk.4 vs. Pass Labs X350

What about the SA250MkIII with siltech silver wire upgrade vs. an SA250MkIV? The MkIII can be had at bargain prices these days. Is the sonic difference between the two worth the difference? I know this is slightly off topic but I think those reading this thread would be interested in this issue.

You should check it out, but I believe the only difference between the MkIII and the Mk IV is the upgrade to Siltech silver wire.

Rayall: My understanding is that the MKiv has 4 separate toroidal transformers...and that the MKiii has one large one. In terms of sonics, many say that they are very similar...but some state that the MKiv was a significant improvement. The question is.....how much better is the IV if at all...and how much is that worth. This hobby is fun...but also can drive a person up the wall!!!!

I emailed support at Plinius to ask the very same question about the Mk. III vs. IV. I'll post the answer when I receive it.

Here the reply from Plinius support re: the difference between the SA250 Mk.III and IV.
The detailed changes in the SA250 are...

MKII And MKIII Started Approx April 1996 through April 1999
Serial number 7641 to 8931. Wired with the original Siltec cable. ALL MKIII wired with Generation 3 Siltec. U chassis design. Neither up-gradable to MKIV Single Transformer. Easily identified as not being a MKI by checking for 4 positions for ACS switch on the rear panel. Not easy to tell MKII and MKIII apart, only cables changed. MK IV Started June 1999 through today. Serial number 8931 onwards. Wired with Generation 3 Siltec. H chassis design. Quad Transformers. Easily identified as a MKIV by checking for 6 Countersunk screws on the rear panel or having a removable base. We believe that the MKIV was a step forward sonically. The power supply in particular seems to have added a degree of extra refinement and weight.