• RE: "can it get any better than this pairing?"... - gsb 17:50:24 06/26/16 (7)
  In Reply to: RE: "can it get any better than this pairing?"... posted by andyr on June 25, 2016 at 01:26:49

  to my ears the plinius hiato pairing and the 3.7 is perfect-i agree the i upgrade is in my future and any improvements are bonus points-ias for the magtech-i had it and my ears prefer the plinius combo0jus my 2 cents and happy listening to all-
  gsb
  

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  • RE: Very interesting ... - andyr 18:12:08 06/26/16 (6)
    In Reply to: RE: "can it get any better than this pairing?"... posted by gsb on June 26, 2016 at 17:50:24

    thank you for letting me know that you have heard the Magtech.
    
    That Plinius amp is 'under the radar'!
    
    
    Andy
    
    

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    • RE: Very interesting ... - Satie 05:12:05 06/27/16 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Very interesting ... posted by andyr on June 26, 2016 at 18:12:08

      I don't think the Plinius and the Magtech are of the same caliber. The Plinius is a top line product based on circuits from award winning separates. If it is anything like the SA series I heard before it is rather hard to beat. Pricing might be more interesting for you locally.
      
      In the US they end up being rather costly.

      • http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/plinius-hiato-integ   (Open in New Window)

      
      

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    • RE: Very interesting ... - gsb 22:27:08 06/26/16 (4)
      In Reply to: RE: Very interesting ... posted by andyr on June 26, 2016 at 18:12:08

      The plinius effortlessly controls them with finesse and air-the space, air, soundstage and power on demand is all effortless and natural you are there type sound-been at this for over 20 years and I am seriously blown away
      

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      • RE: Very interesting ... - Inscrutable0915 02:44:44 08/09/16 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: Very interesting ... posted by gsb on June 26, 2016 at 22:27:08

        I foolishly sold my 8200MkII a few years ago. Recently looking, but failing to find a good deal on a Hiato, Hautonga, or even 9200 ... so ended up re-buying an 8200MkII. Happy with combination of tube-like qualities without sacrificing SS qualities at seemingly good value/cost ... all points very personal/subjective of course. May pull trigger on a big pair of Maggies soon, and see if they play nice.
        Without music, life would be a mistake.
        --- Nietzsche
        
        

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      • RE: Very interesting ... - Swamis Cat 10:21:12 06/27/16 (2)
        In Reply to: RE: Very interesting ... posted by gsb on June 26, 2016 at 22:27:08

        Gsb,
        
        So, to summarize, you have had Magtech and Plinius in your system and greatly prefer the latter? Would you care to elaborate more on the sonic differences? Pros and Cons? Any other comparisons that you made along the journey?
        

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        • RE: Very interesting ... - Limniscate 22:53:22 07/11/16 (1)
          In Reply to: RE: Very interesting ... posted by Swamis Cat on June 27, 2016 at 10:21:12

          I upgraded to the Magtech from early-version Odyssey Kismet in Stratos mono blocks and was stunned at the improvement--way less grain, better bass, better soundstsge, no harshness even at high volume. The only things that the Odysseys did better were micro details and boogie factor (Odysseys may have been warmer).

          I just shipped my 3.7's back to Magnepan today for the i upgrade and am curious about the improvement, if any.
          

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          • RE: Very interesting ... - gsb 21:36:38 07/13/16 (0)
            In Reply to: RE: Very interesting ... posted by Limniscate on July 11, 2016 at 22:53:22

            Please post your thoughts on the I upgrade-I am thinking of sending them in but don't wanna be without them for that long:-) if it's a no brainier I might but in my room with my gear I remain in audio bliss-keep us updated-best in listening!
            gsb
            

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• RE: "can it get any better than this pairing?"... - Swamis Cat 07:55:51 06/25/16 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: "can it get any better than this pairing?"... posted by andyr on June 25, 2016 at 01:26:49

  Andy,
  
  What improvements did you hear when you moved to Sanders?
  

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  • RE: "What improvements did you hear when you moved to Sanders?"... - andyr 14:11:35 06/25/16 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: "can it get any better than this pairing?"... posted by Swamis Cat on June 25, 2016 at 07:55:51

    If you read my profile, SC, you would've seen that:
    a) I run a 3-way active system, so I don't need a monstrous amp, and
    b) I don't have 3.7s. 3.7s have their bass and mid drivers sharing the same sheet of mylar ... which results in IMD.
    
    My 'Frankenpans' use T-IVa mid panels ... hence they are completely separate to my bass panels (which came from 2.5s).
    
    My suggestion to audition a Sanders was based on hearing them drive several different Maggies and the fact that it has acquired the 'go to' reputation for Maggies.
    
    
    Andy
    

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