Plinius A-300 vs Luxman M-10x and Accuphase A-80

KIWI-SUMO vs JAPAN-SUMO.
In the final showdown the Luxman M10x and the Plinius A-300 were facing each other to decide which one was going to replace the worst buy in my 50 years' hifi journey, the Jadis JA30. After more than half a year of problems and frustration, the winner will probably reconcile me with high end again.
(Additional sound and picture material from Pixabay)
This video in German language: • Plinius A-300 vs Luxma...

[@ridirefain6606]

Congrats on your new toy, Wish you happy and trouble-free listening.

[@renessoundlife235]

Thank you for both! Looks like your good wishes might come true this time...

[@frostycanada6404]

Such a satisfying video. I’m so happy that you finally found happiness and closure with the Jadis debacle. Rene, I’m not sure if it was covered, but which preamp are you using with your new Plinius? Did the Jadis preamp also go or only the power amp ? Brian

[@renessoundlife235]

As you have been a loyal companion on my cumbersome journey I would like to thank you very specially. Finally and to my surprise the JA30 turned out to be the sore spot (not the JP30), therefore for the time being the Jadis Pre is going to stay (nevertheless it would be interesting to find out in the future if the Plinius Pre would outperform the Jadis as well, but this will be difficult to check because Thailand is not a Plinius stronghold). The mix sounds as great as described so there is no need for action at this moment. René

[@yttean98]

Great review; enjoy your new toy.

[@renessoundlife235]

so nice of you, many thanks!

[@jaycook9005]

I have Plinius per/power which I had upgraded by McLaren audio of New Zealand,I live offGrid ,so the power draw from the wall was too much continuous,McLaren audio is a master of A/B and modified it ,now it sounds better then it did in class A and uses much less power . Congratulations Glad u get goosebumps 😊

[@renessoundlife235]

If it sounds better than class A that was a stroke of genius! Congrats as well! So nice to know that two people are happy in different countries with the same device now.

[@middleearthltd]

I get by just fine with 7 watt SE Tube amplifiers For me it is not about power but we make our choices 100 watts class A would get as hot as the sun if your amplifier were not so substantial Enjoy your video content Glad you got a new amplifier

[@renessoundlife235]

We belong to different Hifi realms and I totally understand and respect the low watt league. I'm happy you like my work and thank you for your friendly sympathy.