Are my speakers now the "weak link"?

Any other opinions? Thanks.

That's interesting Shakey. I really love the Sophias and actually have struggled with the idea of parting with them. I very much enjoy the sound that I have. What other equipment were you using with the Sophias when you had them? Have you had any experience with the Nu Vista 800 amplifier? Thanks for your suggestions.

Actually, I love the phono. It is my primary source. I also enjoy the CDs, but listen to vinyl much more. As I said, I don't feel that anything is "wrong" at the moment. Just trying to upgrade commensurately. Sorry if I was not clear on that. Have you all heard the NuVista 800 yourselves? It replaced the KW500, which I also liked quite well. Thanks for all your comments.

Also, while i have not had the room analyzed by a pro, I don't have any obvious problems with the room acoustics. It is 15x 21 x 9. The walls are asymmetrically lined with shelves and a fireplace, and openings into adjacent rooms and hallway.

Thanks. To Cerrot, ctsooner, syntax: have you listened to the NuVista 800? I am just curious as to your personal experience with it. As for the turntable, it was my late father's TT, and I want to keep it for sentimental reasons. However, I have upgraded it with SDS, the Paua cartridge, and upgraded record clamp, as well as the Transparent Reference MM2 phono cables. I appreciate everyone's opinions. Any other comments would also be welcome. Thanks.

Would anyone else like to comment? Does anyone have experience with a system similar to mine? Thanks.

Thanks Ctsooner. I previously had the KW500, which I love. I was looking for something with an overall similar presentation, but better and still able to drive any speaker easily. I keep my gear typically for a long time; I don't like frequently swapping things out.

Hi Stringreen, thanks for your comment. Honestly, there is nothing that I don't like about the system. I am simply considering the speaker upgrade because the speakers are now 10 years old, and I have made a number of other upgrades to the rest of the system in the past year or so. Those upgrades have significantly improved the quality of my analog playback system in particular, and the new integrated amp should be a significant improvement over my old KW 500--which I love; but it also is over 10 years old. I think what I am after is something that is similar to what I have but which performs at the "next level." I like the "front row" and live, immediate presentation that I have. I have kept my Sophia's for more than 10 years. I would be looking for another speaker that I can keep for at least that long.

Thanks Ctsooner. Sounds like Ayre works better with Vandersteens than with Wilsons. I appreciate your insights.

Thanks everyone, and sorry Joey. I wasn't ignoring your comment. I like the Wilson sound and the Sasha is great. I also love the Musical Fidelity gear I have. I have heard Ayre, but not with Wilsons, that I can recall. Joey, what MuFi gear have you used? Do you have Wilson speakers?