Amp/Preamp combo for Wilson Sophia 3's

Tpsully,

You never mentioned your budget.

I have heard the Sophia 3s with ARC Ref 5SE and Ref 150. The sound was terrific.

I agree with Lloydelee21's recommendations. Depends on your preferences and how much you want to spend!

Thanks,
Mike

I think you would be happier with a solid state amp. Buddy has an Allnic tubed 50w class A monoblocks driving his Wilson Sasha's and the sound is simply fantastic. I have found the Edge product to sound great and comparable to other previously suggested options. Not sure what your budget is but really like what I hear about the new Constellation peformance line, Solution (i think they are making an integrated. Have a fair bit of experience with the BAT (balanced audio tech) and their 52SE and 600SE are very nice and all balanced-not in the price of some of the above or previously suggested. I am really suprised the dealer had that comment on the Ayre gear because all I have heard or experienced has been very positive.I am running an Edge solid state sig 1.1 pre and recently purchased an Allnic L-3000 tubed pre and the mix of powerfull solid state amp and tube pre is great and may be a nice combo with your wilsons.

The Wilson speakers have always been tube-friendly and the Sophia is no exception. If you are considering Wilsons, always consider a good tube amp for them.

I've heard many people complain about Wilsons being too bright or the like over the years but I don't find that to be the case if you use a decent tube amp. They really do go well together.

Aesthetix Calypso Signature/Atlas Signature = $17K.

I'm using ARC LS27 & ARC Ref 150 and the combo seems to work very well .