Amplifier for Wilson Audio Alexia V


Thank you for your thoughts and suggestions!

Getting a new pair of Alexia V in early 2023 and trying to decide on a new amplifier for them.  Currently running Mark Levinson 33H monoblocks but given their age I'm assuming a new amp would be a better fit.

I'm trying to scale back the size of my audio rack so a stereo amp is preferred or maybe even an integrated amp. 

This system is also used for my main living area TV/Movie watching so I'm worried tubes wouldn't last very long otherwise I would include Audio Research and others

 

Options Level 1 $10k-$30k

McIntosh MC462, MA12000, MA9500 - House sound and good re-sale value

Luxman M-10X, L-507Z - seem to be trending right now

Pass Labs XA30.8 (not enough power?), XA larger units are all monoblocks - Class A could be too revealing or harsh with Wilsons?

Gryphon Diablo 300 - don't know much

 

Options Level 2 $30k+

Dan D'Agostino Progression S350 or Momentum S250 MxV - very popular and assume would be the best or very close to the best sound if the budget allows

Lamm M1.2 (I use to see Lamm at all the shows) 

darTZeel CTH-8550 Integrated 

Boulder 1160, 2160 (probably over budget)

 

Thank you everyone!

 

chauncey

Showing 5 responses by chauncey

GDNRBOB - yes purchasing from a dealer but I work in the home automation industry so I have access to many brands just don't sell a lot of HiFi systems. 

Erik - I know I picked the Luxman when Jay's Audio Lab did his youtube video on three amps under $30k.  Never heard pass.  Have access to audition Mc pretty easily.  I know someone with a pair of S250 in storage right now that I might be able to use to audition.  

carey1110 - I have a Krell FPB-400cx in my second system but obviously it's on the older side as well.