Plinius or YBA?

Take them both home and try them in your system... This is the best advice I can give you.

They both are great units... Of course, I am biased towards the Passion but your ears should make the decision.

Just one thing, listen to both amps at different volumes. The amps may have different audible characteristics when played at different volumes. For example, the Plinius may sound great at low volume but may sound very harsh at higher volume level. On the other hand, the Passion may sound less involving at low volume but sound much nicer than the Plinius at higher level. These are only ficticious examples but these are factors that have to be considered.

Just me 2 cents

I agree with the suggestions above that the combination of Jupiter and Plinius is unlikely to have enough bite.

I heard them both. Both are little great amps. Plinius may be a little bit to warm souunding for some. Integre is far more transparent. Loved both.

Well Crega, what did you get?

My stereo system is in flux to say the least. The Vienna's have been replaced by a pair of Dynaudio 1.3 MKII's with a REL sub on the way. The Jupiter and the AZ cables remain. I had a Plinius 9100 for several months but was not pleased with the bass and mid-range. The 9100 had been replaced by a Luxman R-117 receiver until the funds for the Plinius 9200 are available (can you say tax time). Thanks for asking Warren.