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will changing to solid-state make the bass in my wilson sophias better at low volume?
Try improving  speaker position.  Follow the WASP system. If that fails consider amp change. Maybe try Pass Labs  
Tweeters are silent on my Wilson audio Sofia 2
My Sasha had the same problem.  Blown tweeters.  Contact Wilson Audio with serial number.  They will send you a matched pair at your own cost.  
Does Power Cord Require Burn-In To Sound Good?
Burn in is necessary.  Do not judge the cable after 5 hours.  Wait 200 hours and decide.  You will find that it will fluctuate and the bass will settle last.  I found burn in required for every new component.  In addition cables needs settling in.... 
Is it my amp or my speakers?
Danto. Please let us know if cleaning the contacts helped  
Is it my amp or my speakers?
Clean the contacts on your speaker cable ,interconnects and power cable. I had the same problem . It worked for me . Testing your hearing is another option. No offense intended  
Why so obsessed with bass?
Bass frequencies are essential . Even if you think there is no need of it as in listening to a female soprano. Speakers that play above around 60 Hz sound clear , clean , pristine.   When the speaker can  plays lower frequencies transparency and d... 
High end stereo preamps? Worth it?
Depends?  Sure ,   High end preamp would be better than a cheapie .                   Better than no preamp ? Depends on the source and number of sources.  Many sources would benefit from preamp.    One terrific  source with built in volume contro... 
wadia 521 vs MSB Analog DAC
I can answer my own question now that I bought the MSB Analog DAC and UMT V Transport sometime in 2015.     The MSB is better in every way. I’m glad I made the switch  
Solitary listener
i absolutely needed my friend to listen to a new component and my speaker repositioning before committing to purchase. And he did following very strict prevention protocol. I felt crazy that I could not hold a cd he offered me without sanitizing i... 
Does the first reflection point actually matter??
I have diffusers at first reflection points on side walls and ceilings. Definitely helps !!! 
Need preamp recommendation
I second the Pass XP 20.  Use the best interconnect and power cable  you can afford  
Recommendations for fast sounding cables
My vote goes to Transparent audio reference cable.  
Are these Speakers the BEST on Planet Earth ?...
Sounded below average to me and looks  lifestyle audio.  There is another company  with a similar claim.   Check out Ascendo Live 15. This company claims “worlds best highend loudspeakers with the superior responsiveness and dynamic performance of... 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
Dejavu.  Similar thread last week.  Yawn.   
Measuring line noise and power conditioners
mijosteyn:    why “Just stay away from class A amplifiers “?