Pre-Amp For Plinius Power Amp

I have tried a number of pre-amps. I have had success with both solid state and tube, but in response to your question, the Placette is a great match. I owned the active for over four years with wonderful success. I also tried and loved the passive model. These come on Audiogon well under $1000.00.

Hello Tab110s,

YES. I have been using the Aesthetix Calypso with the Plinius 102 for over a year now. The two are an absolutely wonderful match. I have the Sony SCD-1 (with every Audiomod modification, Richard Kern available)as my front end Dunlavy IVa speakers. This system is extremely natural and wonderfully neutral. The highs are smooth and fully extended. The bass is deep and tightly focused. Midrange is magic, full rich and... U use NOS Mullard 12AX7 10M gold pins and Telefunken 6922's. Absolute perfection.

I wrote a review of the Calypso and Plinius so if you would like to talk further please write me and I will send you my phone number.

jd