What ARC electronics would you choose to mate with Wilson Sabrinas?


I have pretty much decided on the Wilson Sabrinas and some combination of current run ARC amp/preamp/phono. 
I have seen and heard them paired with “budget” and over the top (considering the price) gear.
i am considering the REF 75, GS150, REF6, REF 3 (phono), SP20, GSPre,GSInt.
What reListic combo would you choose for the Sabrinas? 
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Showing 1 response by nord1

Hello, first post for me. Hope it is useful.

I have an ARC Ref 6 and VT80SE driving Linn Majik 140 speakers. They are 4 ohm 88 dB/Watt/m. The amp has plenty of power to drive the Linns. This pair of ARC components is really delicate and beautiful to listen too with nice timbre. I preferred them over the Ayre AX-5 Twenty and Bel Canto Black system. I highly recommend the Ref 6 if you can work it in. It really lets the source shine as it is super transparent. Believe me, the LS28 is really good too. Especially at 1/2 the price as the Ref.

I considered the Ref 75SE as well but opted for the VT80SE because it was less bulky (it had to fit on my current furniture). I think these two amps sound pretty similar. Probably the Ref 75 has the slight edge.

I answered your post because I am also planning on possibly upgrading to the Sabrinas. My dealer has the Wilson line and I will be listening to the ARC amp-preamp with them soon. I will keep you posted on the results.