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Plinius 8200 vs. 9100 -Which one?

I'm looking to buy a warm SS integrated amp and have wanted the Plinius for some time now, but never took the plunge. I'm looking at the lower end of their products or older discontinued.

Which is the better sounding amp of these two? The older higher powered 8200 or the newer lowered powered 9100 integrated? (I have 4 ohm, 87db speakers in a 18'-22' room in a lively minimalist room w/ hardwood floors.)

Furthermore, does someone know what is the difference between the 8200 mki vs. mkii, and is there a sonic difference?

Thanks fellow A'goners
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mjcmt OP
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Thanks Theunderlyingtheme for your insights. The amp may be a little more laid back than what Pdreher likes. 10 years ago I auditioned the Plinius CD Lad preamp and while it was detailed, it wasn't squeaky clean and pristine, so maybe that is what he means by transparency. I can use an amp that is not over the top in my situation.
erikminer
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With your room and speakers I'd opt for the extra power of the 8200, if you can't spring for a 9200. I'd also go for the mkii. I had both and the mkii is bit more refined, a but more detailed not in a bright way just a bit more information gets through. I currently have a 9200 I've had for 5 year's just haven't found the need to upgrade
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Thanks Erik,
I think your right that more power would be nice in the living/dining combination room of out row house. Wish I could afford the 9200 that is why I said the 8200 instead.

I've read for service that they need to be returned to New Zealand and I live in NC that has no dealers. I'm wondering if I should look into Classe' or Bryston incase I need service?
theunderlyingtheme
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Mjcmt,

Nope, you won't have to send it to New Zealand for service.

The USA distributor for Plinius is based in Los Angeles, and there's a guy there who can provide the name of a tech closest to your area of the country.
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Thanks everyone!
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