My first 7T's were sold before they arrived; I'm waiting on another pair. ;)

Plinius SB301 in another house
 

I bought p59teitel's SB301 from him a few weeks ago, and felt compelled to post on how magnificent this beast is. I needed an amp to drive a pair of the old Infiniti IRS speakers that combine a tendency towards brightness with impedance that drops as low as .75 ohm. The SB301 shows no signs of strain, and accomplishes the mystical feat of combining a relaxed and effortless presentation with tremendous detail. It truly does get out of the way and let the music shine through. If you're reading this thread because you don't know whether you should buy this amp, the answer is Yes!

Has anyone compared the sb301 to sa103?

I was curious myself between the sb301 vs the sa103. I've been thinking about upgrading to separates from my beloved 9200.

djkrock... Welcome! :wave:

Here's the black version. I think it looks best in silver. The Plinius SB-301 operates in Class AB.


http://www.audiodestination.co.uk/im...SB-301-3-L.jpg


Power: 310 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms
470 watts RMS per channel into 4 ohms
Both channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz at less than 0.2% total harmonic distortion
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.2dB
-3dB at 70kHz
Distortion: Typically <0.05% THD at rated power
0.1% THD and IM worst case prior to clipping
Current Output: 100A short duration peak per channel
Fuse protected
Rise Time: Typically 5µs
Phase Response: +0° at 20Hz and -14° 20kHz
Hum & Noise: 100dB below rated output 20Hz to 20kHz, A-weighted
Input Impedance: 47k ohms
Gain: RCA Inputs: 32dB
Balanced Inputs: 38dB
Power/Current Consumption: 1100VA
1.6A (370W) Class AB Idle
0.2A (46W) Standby
Dimensions: Height: 220mm (8.75")
Width: 500mm (19.75")
Depth: 455mm (18")
Weight: 38kg (83lb)

Thanks!!!!

Considering sb-301 for my Tad cr-1. They love power. I have only hear plinius class A amps. How is this a/B sound interns of soundstage width, sweetness and does it run hot.
Thnx Nick

Nick... You couldn't tolerate the heat; even at idle they are extremely hot. I couldn't. :(

The SB-301 does run hot and is a power glutton even in idle. Replacing it with Symphonic Line Kraft 250 monos resulted in a $20 monthly reduction in my electric bill - something I did not anticipate but was a pleasant surprise. They barely get warm even when cranked. I do miss the Plinius bass slam (overemphasis even?) a bit although the SL amps do everything else better.

Ivan, did you have your SB-301 down in FL? I can see where that might have been a mismatch climate-wise!