Amp for Wilson Sophia

Any Pass Labs amp would be terrific. A friend of mine had Sophia 1 and now has Sophia 2. By far, the best amp was the Pass Labs - he had both the X150.5 and X250.5 (presently utilized) and they were equally good (and terrific). They both surpassed an old Krell (don't know the model) and a very large recent Plinius. The Pass amps just had more of everything - detail, transparency, dynamics, bass, and a very nice sweetness also.

FWIW, I also have had great success with my recently obtained Pass Labs X150.5 for use with my Magnepan 3.6's. My system took a great leap forward with the Pass.

BAT VK75SE was the best i had on them.

KeithR

The one time I heard Krell with Wilson Maxx 2s I hated it

I know it does not answer your question I just can not imagine Krell being much better with the Sophia

I think you have to decide on tubes vs solid state. What's your budget and what are you after sound wise?

What's the rest of your system? What music to you listen to and how big is your room?

You have killer speakers 1

As a Sophia 1 owner: the 2 best amps: CAT JL2 Signature, Symphonic Line's Kraft 250.

I owned Krell MCX 700--prob. not the right #, but bought in '05 and traded in a heart beat for the CAT, and the same w/the SL.

I could easily have lived w/either; they were so far above the Krell--shocking for a long time Krell owner.

Allow some $s for great cables for the frosting on the cake.

Let me know if I can