I had Sophia I's and tried a bunch of solid-state and tubed amps, and IMO, tubes are the way to go with these speakers. Unlike the Watt Puppies, the Sophias are an easy load and I thought they sounded best using high-powered tube jobs from ARC, Conrad-Johnson, and VTL. Most solid-state amps just don't bloom and soundstage well with these speakers, at least the Sophia I's. The only SS amps I have heard that do at least some of this are Essence amps, difficult to find.
Matching Amp to Wilson Sophia 2
I recently acquired Wilson Sophia 2's and am enjoying them but I'm wondering if I can do better in terms of amp matching. I currently use Theta Citadel 1.5's. I would prefer a little more midbass (Sophias are currently closer to the front wall than I would like, but pulling them out reduces body).
These speakers aren't overly sensitive (89db) and run at 4ohms.
I also wouldn't mind a little more midrange bloom (I do like tubes!) but don't want to lose anything in the highs.
Amps I've been thinking about: McIntosh, Pass.
Love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks.
These speakers aren't overly sensitive (89db) and run at 4ohms.
I also wouldn't mind a little more midrange bloom (I do like tubes!) but don't want to lose anything in the highs.
Amps I've been thinking about: McIntosh, Pass.
Love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks.
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