Amplification for Wilson Watt Puppy 7s or 8s


Putting together a new system and would like feedback from those within the community who own Puppy 7s or 8s in particular. I am trying to narrow my choice regarding amplification from the following. Would appreciate your feedback regarding your experience using these in your system:

VTL S-400 Reference; VTL 450 monos w/ VTL T.L6.5 preamp
BAT VK 150SE monos w/ VK 52SE preamp
VAC Phi-200 monos w/renaissance preamp
E.A.R. 890 monos w/E.A.R. 912 preamp

My listening room is 25"L x 17'W x 12'T . I listen to all genres of jazz, blues, house music, classical, gospel and spoken word. Yes it is eclectic but I truly love all forms of music. From time to time I will turn the volume up quite high but this is the exception, not the rule.

I hope to acquire most, if not all, of the components pre-owned but well taken care of. If I need to buy new, I will as a last resort.
winston50
I own MX-Rs and WP7s. A very synergistic combination IMO. Paired with a tube preamp, a Nagra PL-L in my case, and it's pure music. The Wilsons can be a difficult load, especially down low and the MX-Rs never run out of current, never sound harsh and never sound compressed.
i've used wilson with tube amplification - atma-sphere and VAC... both sounded fantastic. i've also used SS - levinson and pass (XA.5) and prefer tubes with wilson. i'm currently running VAC and it's OUTSTANDING. the best i've had in my room.
" i've also used SS - levinson and pass (XA.5)"

I, personally, don;t like Levinson but some Pass Lab amplifiers (besides being latest and class A) - if match well - can produce magic.

What Wilson speakers and what Pass Lab amplifier did you use? Without this info your statement is useless.

Thank you