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Plinius SB-301. thoughts and opinions?

very little info and only a few reviews on these amps out there. most of what's out there seems to be cookie cutter press release info. anyone have any experience or thoughts on this thing?.

general comments welcome but specifically....how are they at driving difficult speakers (Aerial 7B's). i do understand that they don't quit double down but can't find any detailed info otherwise.

any input from owners or those with experience would be appreciated.

thanks
Lev.
levy03
chazzbo
1,007 posts
 
Everyone always say's "Where'd they hide the tubes" meaning those that like harmonics of tube amps like Plinius.I think it and some other like Parasound JC1's have developed a following that 20 years ago Threshold had.I am thinking obout it myself on short list.Know I'd like their older phono section.
Chazz
denon1
349 posts
 
Levy03, I own Plinius SB-301. Before had/tried Musical Fidelity Nu Vista, Bryston 4B, Krell separates (not new evolution series and pass separates, not new.5 series -at some day would like to try those). For me this is as good as it gets within that price range (especially if you buy used). Great musicality and super dynamics (drum kicks and piano the best I heard). The trick is to find a matching pre-amplifier, feed it on its own dedicated line and use a good after market cord. You can email me for more details and dealer recommendations
dob
577 posts
 
Hello Levy03:
I owned SA-102 and my friend had SB-301. Excellent amplifiers - you cannot go wrong here. I, myself, choose at the end Spectron monoblocks for their "tooobiness" and yet timbral accuracy rare in very powerful amplfifiers like Spectron.
Other two similar choices: BAT & PASS Labs amplifiers

All The Best
Rafael
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