2. amps-preamps
  3. 1237645473

Matching Amp to Wilson Sophia 2

I recently acquired Wilson Sophia 2's and am enjoying them but I'm wondering if I can do better in terms of amp matching. I currently use Theta Citadel 1.5's. I would prefer a little more midbass (Sophias are currently closer to the front wall than I would like, but pulling them out reduces body).

These speakers aren't overly sensitive (89db) and run at 4ohms.

I also wouldn't mind a little more midrange bloom (I do like tubes!) but don't want to lose anything in the highs.

Amps I've been thinking about: McIntosh, Pass.

Love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks.
madfloyd

Showing 4 responses by elberoth2

elberoth2's avatar
elberoth2
1,223 posts
 
Pass should do the trick. X-350.5 worked fine in my setup, but my guess is that XA-60.5 should also work.
elberoth2's avatar
elberoth2
1,223 posts
 
IMO Lamm M1.2 is way overpriced for what it offers.
elberoth2's avatar
elberoth2
1,223 posts
 
In my search for a new amp for my Verity Parsifals I spent a day listening to the ARC Ref. 110 with the Sophia II's. It was nice but was a bit forward in the upper mids and a little light in the base.

This was mostly due to Ref 110 voicing. I used Ref 110 with Sophia 2s for over a year. Pass X-350.5, which I also tried with my Sophias, gives entirely different perspective.
elberoth2's avatar
elberoth2
1,223 posts
 
Cipherjuris,

I'm using Dartzeel for now. If you haven't heard the Ref 3 with the NOS TungSol Black Plate 6550 from the 1950s in the power supply, then you haven't heard what Ref 3 is capable of. It is really transforms this preamp.
More to discover