I have not heard the Plinius, but I know Burmester well. The strength of their gear is the immediacy and dynamics they produce. Imagaine a snare drum in real life. When it is hit hard, it kind of makes you jump a little. Burmester gear has that same speed and snap to it. Be prepared to run balanced if you want the best sound - the difference between RCAs and XLR is not small.