Technics Audio Center vs Plinius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Technics Audio Center
Control and play music from various sources on compatible devices. Stream from popular services, manage playlists, and adjust audio settings like bass, mid, and treble. Link multiple speakers for a synchronized listening experience.
- Network playback
- USB memory playback
- CD and Super Audio CD playback
- Multi-device playlist functions
- Streaming service integration
- Audio setting adjustments
- Multi-speaker linking
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The Technics Audio Center enables you to intuitively use Technics products, play music and change settings. ・Main Features - Simple and Intuitive Menu - Network Playback - USB Memory Playback - CD Playback *1 - Super Audio CD Playback *2 - Multi Device Playlist Functions - Control Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, Roon Ready and Internet Radio *3 - Power Control and Setup Control - Bass/Mid/Treble Control - Space Tune *4 - Link multiple speakers to play your songs *5 - Allow you to play in stereo with two SC-C50s or two SC-C30s *1 Compatible Models are SA-C600/SA-C100/SC-C70MK2/SC-C65. *2 Compatible Models are SL-G700M2/SL-G700. *3 Amazon Music compatible Models are SL-G700M2/SU-GX70/SC-CX700/SA-C600/SA-C100/SC-C70MK2/SC-C65. TIDAL Connect compatible Models are SL-G700M2/SU-GX70/SC-CX700/SA-C600/SA-C100/SC-C70MK2/SC-C65. Qobuz compatible Models are SL-G700M2/SU-GX70/SC-CX700/SA-C600/SA-C100/SC-C70MK2/SC-C65. Roon Ready compatible Models are SL-G700M2/SU-GX70/SC-CX700/SA-C600/SA-C100/SC-C70MK2/SC-C65. *4 Compatible Models are SU-GX70/SC-CX700/SA-C600/SA-C100/SC-C70MK2/SC-C65/SC-C50/SC-C30. *5 Compatible models are SL-G700M2/SA-C600/SA-C100/SC-C70MK2/SC-C65/SC-C50/SC-C30. ・Compatible Models - SL-G700M2 - SL-G700 - SU-GX70 - SC-CX700 - SA-C600 - SA-C100 - OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 - OTTAVA f SC-C65 - OTTAVA S SC-C50 - OTTAVA S SC-C30 ※Please use "Technics Music App" for Technics SU-R1/SU-G30/ST-C700D/OTTAVA SC-C500/SU-C550/ST-G30/OTTAVA f SC-C70. For information on using this app, compatible models and feature or any trouble about this app, please visit the following support page. https://www.technics.com/support/downloads/tac-app/ios/index.html Please understand that we will not be able to contact you directly even if you use the “Email Developer” link.
Plinius
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Setup and configure your Plinius streaming amplifier. To stream your favorite music, podcasts, and internet radio, connect your amplifier to a wired or wireless network. Identify your amplifier by assigning it a name. To limit power consumption when your amplifier is not being used, set the standby timer. Equalize source volume levels. Update your amplifier's software.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Technics Audio Center at 15.6 against Plinius's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Technics Audio Center | Plinius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (178 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 178 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD. | Plinius |
In-app purchases
Technics Audio Center
No in-app purchases
Plinius
No in-app purchases
Questions
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