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Wilson Audio Sasha break-in time ?
I nave been told they fully bloom around 400 hours ..... 
Amp/Preamp combo for Wilson Sophia 3's
Hi Bo ,An interesting thread and I agree that earlier versions of some Wilson speakers could tend towards being a bit ruthless , if that is the correct terminology . However , recent products , especially the Sophia 2's & 3's , seem to have us... 
Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall
@Bifwynne , no , they were not electrostats , they were planar , emits & emims ( electromagnetic induction midrange / tweeter ) & yes , they were spectacular . The Boss' Born to Run played at high volume through a pair of RS1's was a joy t... 
Wilson Audio Sophia spike options
The Herbie's are back in place , I can hear some slight differences but to be honest , I can't pinpoint what they are , but my wife thinks the Herbie's look more cosmo than the stock items , so that's final . 
Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall
I remember back in the Golden Era of hifi that ARC used Infinity RS1's and the Infinity IRS , myself , I used to own a pair of Infinity RS2b's . Although I have no doubt that the Wilson's are a step forward I really look back with fond memories of... 
Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall
As far as I am aware , the companies in the Fine Sounds group are operating totally independently so it will be interesting to see if this turns out to be the case . As for myself , I would be tempted to rationalise my Ph5 and LS27 into an SP 20 i... 
Wilson Audio Sophia spike options
@Rhyno , haven't had a chance to sit down and have a proper listen but will advise when i do ... 
Wilson Audio Sophia spike options
Oh , ok , I went and removed my Herbie's gliders and replaced them with the stock ones but my wife like the look of the Herbies , happy wife , happy life .... Cheers . 
Wilson Audio Sophia spike options
@Rpeluso , I gather that's a thumbs down on my choice ? 
Wilson Audio Sophia spike options
@Rpeluso , I take it that's a thumbs down on the Herbie's ??? 
Amp/Preamp combo for Wilson Sophia 3's
I'm using ARC LS27 & ARC Ref 150 and the combo seems to work very well . 
Wilson Audio Sophia spike options
I am using Herbie's Audiolab titanium decoupling gliders at $25.00 a pop and have no complaints . the big advantage of these , at least on smooth floors like polished timber , is that they allow one person to easily make adjustments to the speaker... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
@Tbg , Alas my power Amp is balanced input only , so I will have to get them if I want an all CT1 system ...... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
@Audiolabrinth , I believe balanced early in the New Year -:) , I will have the 1st pair , you can have the 2nd -:) . 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
Closdesducs , that sounds impressive , I'm unfamiliar with that player or the mods ....