Audio Aero Prima DAC

Warrenh

I got a question...Have you heard the Perreaux Radiance R200i, or the Reference 200iP integrated amps??

I have, as I have owned both(still own the R200i), also heard the YBA Passion, and I don't know where you get this "your prima deserves better" thing. They are different, but I do not think the YBA is better than either Perreaux.

By the way, the 200iP is a little warm sounding, with some body to it. The R200i is quiter, more neutral, with a little more detail.

I got the Plinius 8200P on a trial basis and compared it to Perreaux E160. Perreaux is too smooth for me, Plinius gives lots of detail but with enough 'body'. Think I'll stick with Plinius, but it will be the new P8 or SA 201.

When I said "deserve" better, perhaps those were the wrong words. Like you said, it's not better, just different. It's a huge difference to me. I'm a Yba fan, from way back. I haven't listened to the units you're talking about. I'm sure they are wonderful. Nobody takes one audiophool seriously. peace, warren

Mattheus

Plinius is also very good. I have a friend back in Puerto Rico that owns Plinius amp and preamp, from their newer line, and he wouldn't change a thing on his system.

As for Perreaux, I had the E160i for a little while (on trial basis), before buying the 200iP. The one thing that stood out as soon as I had the 200iP was how much effortless the 200iP was. The 200iP had better detail too(not a huge difference though). But again, the thing that stood out was how much more effortless and dynamic the 200iP was. I don't know if you're a bass kind of guy, but all I got to say about the Perreaux's bass is WOW. I thought the 200iP's bass was much better than that of the Krell integrated amp(I think it was the KAV300i) when I had them side to side for comparison. Actually I thought the 200iP was just hands down all around better than the Krell, for my tastes.

When I moved to the R200i (their top of the line integrated) I had an even further gain in detail, and most of all, the R200i is really quiet. Its funny cause I never fully understood what reviewers meant when they were talking about "quietness" until I brought the R200i home. Its a real difficult thing to explain, to me at least. The R200i is also a little more neutral, or maybe a better word is more accurate.

Anyway I hope you enjoy whatever gear you decide to buy a whole lot.

Hi,

today I heard the Krell KAV 2250 power amp directly connected to my Prima DAC. Compared to the Plinius the sound was (much) more open and layered (three dimensionality). There was more detail without being harsh. Plinius is a bit smoother though. The Krell pleases me more... But I'm still not decided yet... Jeezes what a man can suffer...