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Pre/power or Int Amp for Wilson Sophias?

Hi all (esp Sophias owners),

planning my future system, and intend to build it around the Wilson Sophias..... looking for laid back (or non aggressive) and non-fatigue (long listening), detail and good control in bass.......... bright is a BIG no no......

Budget is not more than 8k. Would prefer SS system.

Please kindly share your comments, experiences and views.

Many Thanks!

Rgds.
pingpong
newton
106 posts
 
I recommend the Bel Canto evo2 amp.
goten1969
5 posts
 
On the solid state side you should give Rowland and Pass a listen. I've heard the Sophias with both and they are a good combination. If you do tubes ARC is always a good choice (lots of punch, great bass but never edgy or bright). You might even consider a nice BAT integrated and put a little more money in cables instead.

Good luck, you have the beginnings of a great system on your hands.
steam3642
124 posts
 
Musical Fidelity KW 500 intergrated 500wpc.
keithr
1,306 posts
 
I've had great success with the BAT integrated, as well as BAT separates on my Sophias. Nuforce also works great with them.

I did not like Bryston on them. I owned the Concentra II, but didn't have my Sophias then---its a great unit, but definitely not tubes. Wilsons tend to go well with tubes....that said, i would like to try out the Ayre integrated with them.
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