Wilson audio Maxx best amp match???

I use a Kell FPB 600c with Maxx 2's at the moment. One thing I can say for sure is that regardless of what you may read about low power amps and Maxx's, these speakers love power and you will need it to get the full potential. I am pleased with the Krell + Maxx combo but am also looking at other options. I am seriously considering Spectral DMA 360's. Wilson uses these amps in their playback system and has for many many years. That says quite a bit about their accuracy and the wide bandwidth seems ideal for the Maxx. I have also been more than impressed with every Spectral piece of gear I have ever heard. Nothing has come close to the speed and accuracy.

Ironic that I just looked at Wilson's Youtube channel and they posted a video of a presentation done at Music Lovers. They were doing a demo of the Sophia 3 and used all Spectral gear.

The Wilson speakers have always been friendly to tubes; if you look at what Wilson employees are using, expect to see tubes.

Its a good idea to have an amplifier with some power behind it. The larger ARCs, CAT, Manley as well as our own amplifiers get plenty of use on the MAXXs. I recommend something with at least 150 watts for best results, but it should be an amplifier built with the best intentions possible- the MAXX is a great speaker and it will easily show off limitations in the amplification. If you deal with that properly, you will have an outstanding setup.

I am using Krell late 90's gear and B&W N802's, I have to say that even though I have never been a huge Wilson fan. One of the most convincing systems I ever heard was years ago at Chicago dealer who at the time had Wilson WP 3's and all Spectral (I think it was just a 250w stereo amp). I was listening to Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture done by the Cincinnati orchestra (Tel Arc-CD) and it was unbelievable and blown away. It always stayed in my mind as a great match with the Wilson's, I then heard the MAXX and WP at Progressive Audio in Ohio a few years later and was very disappointed and they were using all Krell with them.

Unless you're using any of the High-quality tube amps (like the Lamms), Passlabs should certainly be given a listen.