Hi all, anyone else been following listings on Trademe by Tjiens aka Hgnit of Stereotype?  Seems he is gradually selling off items from his private collection.  I've been casually on the lookout for a new amp, and have twice been under bidder on two of his items.  Missed out  on a seriously rare Yamaha receiver some time ago, and just recently a Technics  SU vx800.

the Yamaha would have been an ideal partner for my Yamaha YP-D9 TT - a seriously audiophile TT, a fully manual version of the YP-D8 with an improved arm (made by Micro Seiki).

He has  just listed a Tag McLaren 60i integrated amp, and while it "looks" ok, I can't find much info about it on the web.  Only reviews I have found are by owners and while mostly positive there are enough negative remarks to raise concerns.  

I auditioned the original Audiolab 8000a way back when, and found it lacking in dynamics,  bit boring really, so concerned the Tag McLaren maybe a clone.

anyone here had experience of using the 60i?

i am looking for something that will bring back the excitement, dynamics, rhythm and sheer prat of my old Plinius Jarrah, which I foolishly sold a while ago. I was using it with a Perreaux 200iP.

currently using a Linn Pretek/Powertek combo, which is ok - especially the preamp which is let down a bit by the power amp.  Have also used my housemates Denon PMA 1055R, which frankly is not outclassed by the Linn combo, except it only has a MM phono input.  

Appreciate any advice you can offer  re the Tag McLaren.   Am also interested in a Plinius 2100i currently on TM, which apparently is identical to the 8100, and is said to be a music lovers delight?

And I really appreciate you selling me your Jarrah sub, which I foolishly sold to David Howard aka maxgate.
I regretted it so much so that I bought another one!

I still have one of the original Audiolab 8000A's (version 2?). Its reportedly quite clinical, but I find it quite dynamic and relatively accurate.

I have the feeling though if you like the warmth of the Jarrah, then you'll like the Plinius. I have a Plinius 8150 somewhere, which has the same house sound as the 8100 (no idea about the 2100). I'm keeping the 8150 as a back up.

Well, can only afford to buy one amp, and managed to buy the Plinius 2100i for a good price - a silver one went for $750 on TM a couple of weeks ago, so $530 for a recently serviced (new volume pot installed) black one seems good value - reserve was $500 with a buy now of $750.
Will let you all know how it sounds when I take delivery.
The 2100i, according to a couple of posts on the Audio Asylum, is identical to the 8100, it is said they changed the model number to bring it into line with other amps then current and to give them a "family" link, thus 8100, 8150, 8200.
My 4th Plinius - had a SA50, traded up to a SA100 Mk11 , and a Jarrah, unfortunately all long traded in or sold.
Now need to look out for a decent phono section - will use my Linn Pretek in meantime, while I save some pennies - don't want to break into my Rapid Save a/c for another month or so!