Welcome to plinius audio where quality reproduction of music is at the heart of everything we do. Its not too often that we see many audio products from new zealand, eitheralthough dynavector does make phono stages there too. The speakers will likely be revel gems or totem mani2. This manual has been prepared to help you understand the operation of your amplifier, and to provide information about its design and the variety of. Plinys natural history is an astonishingly ambitious work that ranges from astronomy to art and from geography to zoology.
Naturalis historia latin for natural history is an encyclopedia published circa ad 7779 by pliny the elder. Mostly nearfield listening in mid size room with jazz, r and b and rock. Plinius audio systems begin in august of 1980, and their first amplifiers were designed for the new zealand market. This volume contains the latin text of books 3335 of natural history. Welcome to the official facebook page of plinius audio. Plinius audio sa103 power amplifier page 2 thats the power of love setup was very straightforward. Twenty years after the first audio player, pbs newshour looks at back at the history of audiobooks and where theyre headed next. Specifically, this is about the 250wch bryston vs the 175wch plinius. Great solid state phono the plinius koru toneaudio. Dec 10, 2018 gaius plinius secundus ad 23 august 25, ad 79, better known as pliny the elder, was a roman author, naturalist, and natural philosopher, as well as naval and army commander of the early. Sep 06, 2008 well, as you said, buying new would leave me at a price point well beyond my reach, so the amp im looking at is a used sa100 mkiiiwhich may not be the talk of the town anymore, but is still highly regarded, especially at current prices on the used market. Aussie general audio topics that dont fit into specific categories. The natural history of pliny, volume 1 of 6 the elder pliny 770 downloads. Gaius plinius secundus ad 23 august 25, ad 79, better known as pliny the elder, was a roman author, naturalist, and natural philosopher, as well as naval and army commander of the early.
Sep 26, 2017 im not sure if its the climate in new zealand or the lord of the rings effect, but if the plinius hiato is anything to go by, they like to go large down under. The people are some of the friendliest ive encountered, the diverse landscape is beautiful beyond expectation, and the local wine is dazzling. Pliny the elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic natural history, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of roman knowledge. According to the brochure for the hiato 2channel integrated amplifier from plinius audio, benefiting from our tranquil location in the inspirational natural environment of new zealand, the plinius design team brings you products that faithfully reproduce the emotional touchstones of your favourite music. Plinius audio equipment models on audiogon, the highend audio community. The 2004 release of the cd101 saw plinius receive many awards for the uncompromising quality of this first venture into a source component. See more ideas about audio, audiophile and high end hifi. World class hifi equipment, proudly manufactured in new zealand.
We invite you to join the ranks of audiophiles who express their own pursuit of the ideal of flawless music reproduction through their ownership of plinius audio art. Discussion in audio hardware started by gp, sep 6, 2008. Books by pliny, the elder sorted by popularity project gutenberg. Would be interested to know if anyone has made the comparison between these two amps. Great solid state phono the plinius koru i fell in love with new zealand after visiting the country a few years back. Books 33 through 35 deal with ancient greece painting and sculpture and the artists who created those works. After 1987, when plinius merged with craft audio limited and its chief designer, gary morrison, the expanded company began to get noticed for its designs.
Though it has been around for more than 20 years, plinius has only become well known in the us over the last ten years, and even then it is not on many audiophiles radar scope. The plinius 9200 integrated is based on plinius separates, and comes with a very nice phono preamp that has deservingly been highly praised. Through 2003 plinius s integrated amplifiers and the m8 and p10 separates shifted into the elegant chassis design started with the odeon. As one of the largest and most comprehensive surviving works from the roman empire, pliny the elders natural history offers a rare glimpse into the scholarship of the ancient world. In 37 books, pliny the eldernot to be confused with his nephew, pliny the youngercovers botany, zoology, astronomy, geology, geography, mineralogy, and how each of these interact with roman life. The complete latin text of book xxxv of the historia naturalis of c. Try limiting your search by using the advanced search options below to select an author, a date range, a single forum or more specific search terms. Plinius home music is at the heart of everything plinius do. In the ninetieth olympiad lived aglaophon, cephisodorus, erillus, and evenor, the father of. Plinius audio ltd 1 tanner street woolston po box 19531 christchurch 8241 new zealand 503 6628210. Plinius m12 instruction manual page 1 introduction the plinius model 12 preamplifier is a continuation of the design philosophy embodied in all plinius amplifiers and involves the use of assymetrical circuit topology as opposed to the more normal symmetrical approach. The work is divided into 37 books, organised into ten volumes.
Plinius hautonga integrated amplifier the absolute sound. Plinius secundus to his friend titus vespasian ontheroad. Its author is roman philosopher and scholar gaius plinius secundus, commonly known as pliny the elder ad 2379. Deciding to make one last effort, i tried history audiobooks.
Plinius sb301 stereo power amplifier the absolute sound. Based in christchurch, new zealand, plinius was founded in 1980 by peter thomson to make power amplifiers and preamplifiers. It wasnt until the 1990s that they began to be discovered in the usa. Discover book depositorys huge selection of caius plinius secundus books online. The holistic integrity of natures designs inspire plinius to combine wonderful sound. With a little care and a full understanding of the operating recommendations in this manual, your plinius m8 preamplifier will provide years of highquality, troublefree performance. With our extensive range of power amplifiers plinius has a unit that will drive your chosen loudspeakers comfortably and provide you with a great listening experience. Because of its heavy class a bias, its been wisely outfitted with enough heatsinking to cool a reactorso dont count on it to earn any energy star compliance medals. Apr 12, 2011 based in christchurch, new zealand, plinius was founded in 1980 by peter thomson to make power amplifiers and preamplifiers. This volume one includes the first five books, covering the following subjects. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check. We have now practically indicated the nature of metals, in which wealth consists, and of the substances related to them. Listening to high fidelity reproduction of music can give you. See more ideas about audio, high end hifi and high end audio.
This plinius p10 power amp and m8 preamp combo revels in antisocial volume levels, while delivering the kind of kick and clarity few rivals can match. Links to translation of pliny the elder, natural history. Letters of marcus tullius cicero and letters of gaius plinius caecilius secundus by cicero, marcus tullius and secundus, gaius plinius caecilius and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This turned out to be the just right solution for me. Mostly nearfield listening in mid size room with jazz, r. The plinius journey continues, with our pursuit of ever clearer, more natural musical delivery applied to modern ways of sourcing and reproducing music. Plinius sa201 compared with the plinius sa102 audiogon. Im not sure if its the climate in new zealand or the lord of the rings effect, but if the plinius hiato is anything to go by, they like to go large down under. This hand built instrument should give a lifetime of pleasure and with a little care and a full understanding of the operating recommendation in this manual the plinius p7 should provide trouble free performance. Reading a traditional history book a work of nonfiction, not a textbook felt flat and dry. Does anyone have direct experience with bryston vs plinius. Plinius sa201 compared with the plinius sa102 would be interested to know if anyone has made the comparison between these two amps. Plinius is an established specialist brand from new zealand thats never quite had the uk marketing push it deserves.
Lacuscurtius pliny the elders natural history book 35. Museums oldest natural history book now accessible online. Plinius sa102 amplifier ss by sam h general audio topics that dont fit into specific categories. Mingling acute observation with often wild speculation, it offers a fascinating view of the world as it was understood in the first century ad, whether describing the danger of diving for sponges, the first waterclock, or the use of asses milk to remove wrinkles. Plinius is a new zealandbased highend audio electronics company specializing in amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated amplifiers. Weve scoured the history of hifi to dish up this amazing audio kit from portable players to. It is one of the largest single works to have survived from the roman empire to the modern day and purports to cover the entire field of ancient knowledge, based on the best authorities available to pliny. The name hautonga, given by the new zealandbased plinius company to its new integrated amplifier, is a coinage of two maori words that together are meant to suggest a strong clean wind or breath of fresh air. Enter the plinius sb301, a good old class ab solidstate stereo power amplifier bristling with 310wpc. Welcome to plinius audio where quality reproduction of music is at the heart of everything we do listening to high fidelity reproduction of music can give you a lift or soothe and relax you depending on your needs. Email your librarian or administrator to recommend adding this book to your organisations collection. A selection penguin classics by gaius plinius secundus pliny.
Pliny the elders natural history is published in many volumes covering a number of topics, which he differentiates by books. Can you afford to miss out on this experience by listening to your favourite music on anything but the best system. History of the kings of britain book i audiobook greatestaudiobooks more medieval romance than history, geoffrey of monmouths historia regum britanniae represents the oldest versions we. In 2006 plinius began to apply maori appellations to new releases. This manual has been prepared to help you understand the operation of your amplifier, and to provide information about its design and the variety of ways it may be used. Page 1 s t e r e o p r e a m p l i f i e r page 3 we have designed and manufactured this preamplifier to reproduce your favourite music faithfully and accurately. Buy plinys natural history in thirtyseven books on.
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