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Plinius 9200 or separates?

Trying to get a grasp of how to proceed with amplification. I have a Plinius 9200 running Totem Forest speakers. Sounds good but not incredible. Recently subbed in some 70's era Audio Research pieces (SP-6 pre amp and D52-B power amp). These have in the past had some problems with distortion but worked this time just fine. It seems like the sound came more alive with this combo although it felt like some more power was needed, especially with orchestral music. I was told by a repairman that the power amp was on its last legs. I'm considering having AR service the SP-6 and look for a new power amp.I would appreciate opinions about what power amp, tube or SS, might be appropriate. Or should I look for another pre amp as well? I know this is kind of vague but what do you think?

Plinius 9200 w/ Top Gun power cord
Totem Forest w/ Totem bi-wire cable
Rega P3
Exposure 2010S CD
leftyfox
ngjockey
1,042 posts
 
I would never accuse the Plinius of being 2D, it's more like sitting 20 rows back at a concert. Actually, I prefer that vantage because of the stability of the imaging. Many people prefer front row center. As matanoosh said, "it's simply a matter of synergy", and personal taste.
portugal11
52 posts
 
Leftyfox,

Take that tube preamp and plug it in between your source and the 9200. Turn the volume on the 9200 all the way up. Adjust your listening volume on the preamp. What are you hearing?
jaffeassc
166 posts
 
Spend a few hundred bucks and add a 220v outlet if you can. Then convert your 9200 to 220v. It’s a simple conversion you can do yourself by popping the lid and switching a wire at the power supply inlet. It was suggested to me by the old Plinius distributor and really made a + difference on my 9100 and Model 1’s. The sound just “came alive”. Of course you’ll need a PC with a 220v plug.
jkuc
181 posts
 
Plinius 9200 has one of the best 3D soundstage, also images have 3D quality. If you don't get it look for a problem somewhere else.

Happy listening.
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