Plinius 8200 v. Musical Fidelity Tri. v. SimI5

If you're looking for ultra transparency, highs and midrange that are simply wonderful (not to mention superb build).

What luck to hear from someone with experience of all three. Thanks for the suggestion on speakers. I will probably take you suggestion when the budget allows.
Ats

Even if Nu-Vista bests all Plinius 8200 used is the best bang for a buck with excellent phono.

I would go tubes with your b&ws, and probably would upgrade your speaks before plunking 2500 on an integrated.

The Plinius would probably work best, as the Sim is a brighter piece to go with B&Ws. I'm not a Musical Fidelity fan at all. The Classe integrateds go pretty well as to the MCs with B&W. And of course, some swear by Krell & B&W.

Aren't differing opinions great?

Another consideration is the Plinius 8200 Mk II, which is a significant step up from the 8200 Mk I (if you can get by with 100w/ch instead of 175/ch, a used Plinius 8100 is a great buy). Good luck.

Adam