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 3 responses by gdnrbob

One question-

Are you buying these from a dealer?

If so, then they would be the best people to ask.

If not, then PM John Rutan (audioconnection), he doesn't sell Wilson, but knows just about everything stereo and won't try to sell you something.-Just look on Audiogon to see how many of us regard him.

IMHO, Use your Levinson's to see what you might need/want.

Pass and D'Agostino would be high up on my list. But, I would also consider Ayre.

Bob

Once again, I suggest contacting John R., he knows just about all there is out there.-And, his advice is free. Let me know if you want his number.

Like I said, you should listen to your Levinson's. They might work.

If not, then see if you can demo other amps from a dealer near you.

B