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Wilson Watt Puppy 7…Would it work for me?

Hello all!

I have the opportunity to buy a pair of Wilson Watt Puppy 7’s in very good condition.  While I will be able to audition them as part of the pick-up process, I won’t be able to trial them in my system.  The front-end of my system is all vintage Audio Research:  (2) D240MKII solid-state amps running in bridged mode, 480 watts/channel paired with LS7 and PH3 tubed pre-amps.  Current speakers are Thiel 3.5 CS with their Electronic Bass Module.  I listen to an eclectic mix of mostly classic rock, classic alternative, jazz standards, blues and pop from the 60’s 70’s and 80’s.  Sources are Tidal streaming, CD rips from a BlueSound Vault, SACD and vinyl.  Cabling is MIT Terminator series all the way around.

While I have no real issues with the way my system sounds, I’m really driven by the good old “up grade bug” and the fact that my Thiels are really old at this point and there are no new OEM spares for them.

So, I guess what I’m asking is will the Wilson Watt Puppy 7’s be a good match with my ARC components?  Any fears of the Wilson’s being too revealing or demanding in terms of recording quality?

Thanks for any insights…Hope you’re all doing well!

Arvin

 

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gdnrbob
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Given that your Thiel's are time and phase aligned, I would consider a Vandersteen before a Wilson speaker.

The Watt/Puppy 7 is considered to be one of the better of that line. Though I have never listened to it personally.

My only experience with Wilson was with the Sabrina.-A much later model. 

Given you currently have Thiel's, the Wilsons will sound more forward. But, be aware that it might get annoying after long listening.

My 2 cents....

Bob

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