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Wilson Sasha W/P amplifier pairing
I acquired a pair of Wilson Sasha W/P speakers this year. They’re Series 1 Sasha’s. Now trying to find great mono blocks to power them. My other system has Harbeth Speakers and a Pass Labs amp, I love the combo and can listen for hours without fatigue. I’d really prefer something warm and non fatiguing for the Sasha’s.
Amps I’ve tried so far:
Pass Labs X350 - too bright and forward, etched vocals, not a lot of sparkle but plenty of authority
Pass Labs INT-30A - much better all around than the X350 but still too bright and forward. Not nearly enough power for Sasha. End result is too cold and thin
Bob Latino ST-120 - this is a $1200 kit tube amp I built. 60WPC. This amp was surprisingly kind of magical with Sasha. Never fatiguing and full bodied. Unfortunately it went up in smoke because I can’t solder.
Mono blocks I’m considering:
Audio Research Ref 160M
Lamm 1.2 Reference
Pass Labs XA100.8
Preamp is a PrimaLuna EVO 400. Rega RP3 with Exact cart. Denafrips Ares II DAC streaming Roon via MicroRendu. Any advice welcome.
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OP,
I brought home an Audio Research Reference 160 to compare to my Pass x350s. After seconds I realized I would not have to put the Pass back in for comparison. I immediately told my dealer… sold. There was no comparison.
I have had the privilege of having both a pair of Ref160m and a Ref 160s for the last year. Wow, either are incredible amps. Detailed, musical, and natural with power. Never going anywhere else. |
@macg19 Harbeth P3ESR. Love them. Will never sell. |
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