Solid State Power Amp Reviews

Plinius Audio SA-103 power amplifier Specifications

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: Solid-state, two-channel power amplifier with an output stage that can be operated in either class-A or class-A/B. Maximum output power (both channels driven, 20Hz–20kHz, at <0.05% THD): 125Wpc into 8 ohms (21dBW), 220Wpc into 4 ohms (20.4dBW); switched to bridged mono mode, 400W into 8 ohms (26dBW), 730W into 4 ohms (25.6dBW). Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.2dB, 0dB at 1Hz and –3dB at 70kHz. Distortion: typically <0.05% THD at rated power, 0.1% THD and IM worst case prior to clipping. Current output: 50A short-duration peak per channel. Input impedance: 47k ohms. Voltage gain: RCA inputs, 32dB; balanced inputs, 38dB. Power/Current consumption: 485W/2.1A, class-A Idle. 92W/0.4A class-A/B Idle/Standby.
Dimensions: 19.75" (500mm) W by 8.75" (220mm) H by 18" (455mm) D. Weight: 83 lbs (38kg).
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: 5803.
Price: $7830. Approximate number of dealers: 27.
Manufacturer: Plinius Audio Ltd., 1 Tanner Street, Woolston, PO Box 19531, Christchurch 8241, New Zealand. Tel: (64) 3-982-4766. Fax: (64) 3-982-4764. Web: www.pliniusaudio.nzld.com. US distributor: Elite Audio/Video Distribution, 1027 N. Orange Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90038. Tel: (800) 457-2577, (323) 466-9694. Web: www.eliteavdist.com.

COMPANY INFO
Elite Audio/Video Distribution
1027 N. Orange Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(800) 457-2577
www.eliteavdist.com
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soulful.terrain's picture
Submitted by soulful.terrain on April 13, 2011 - 7:13am

I like the narrative. Entertaining read!

Erick Lichte's picture
Submitted by Erick Lichte on April 13, 2011 - 9:51am
Thanks Soulful, I had a great time with this amp. So much fun, in fact, that I think some of it rubbed off on me as I wrote the review.
Tony von Krag's picture
Submitted by Tony von Krag on April 13, 2011 - 2:21pm

I have long liked Plinius & if I upgrade this article will help in what I get next. BTW Much, much grass for the heads-up on Pantha du Prince's Black Noise. I like 'tronica very much but it's hard to find worth stuff sometimes.

tony

Erick Lichte's picture
Submitted by Erick Lichte on April 13, 2011 - 10:27pm
Much Grass back atcha, Tony. Pantha Du Prince's "This Bliss" is also very good, but "Black Noise" is my fave - it's a great recording and great music.
carlosgallardo's picture
Submitted by carlosgallardo on April 15, 2011 - 10:51am

Very funny, but for me the difference is that I'm very glad to show and share my gears to my friends.
And I'm not a promiscuos guy, well, just eventually, jajajajaja

p59teitel's picture
Submitted by p59teitel on October 19, 2011 - 6:02pm

...that it kicked out plenty of power into your Revel F-30s.  I'm thinking of mating an SA-103 to a pair of Revel Salon 2s that are equally inefficient, and am hoping to avoid the need for two 103s to fill my 28x16 room. 

Nacho's picture
Submitted by Nacho on February 2, 2012 - 3:52am

Entertaining and informative reading.  I am looking for a solid state amp with some "tube magic" in the midrange ... could this be a love match with my Focal speakers?  Nacho

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