Trying to audition Plinius in NYC

Just get a Plinius 8200II - a no brainer w/forests

If you are willing and able to spend more, I would definitely audition a Jeff Rowland Concerto as well. I have one of its predecessors (Concentra I), and found it to be superior to the I-5 (for example).

I don't know about specific synergy with Totem, but it's probably still worth comparing.

Is the 8200 better than the 9200?

Also how much difference is there with the Concerto 1 or 2?

Considering including a Blue Circle NSCS integrated in amongst the contenders.
Sonic Spitits (Phil) across the river in NJ would be a good place to start.
www.sonicspirits.com

With respect to the Jeff Rowland integrated amps, there are three to consider: the Concentra I (which I own), the Concentra II and the newest (current) Concerto.

i can't give you a useful opinion about their sonic differences, as I've not heard the other two in my system. What I know for sure is that the earliest of the three–the one which I own–is damn good. Also, all three are built exceptionally well–I've never seen a better built audio component, period.

The Concerto is smaller and runs much cooler (B&O ICE power) than the other two, but I don't think the Concentras run too warm to cause any kind of problem. The other important, identifiable difference is, of course, that you can get one of the Concentras for $3,000.00 or less, while the Concerto will cost around $4,500 used.