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Hi Wilson W/P8 owners, best amp ever to drive WP8?

I have a pair of W/P8 for over a year, used with Krell 700cx amp. The system sounds great but I crave for a little more warmth and glow in the midrange, overall airiness in the treble and soundstage plus a more natural/real presence of acoustics. I have audition Audio Research Ref210s with W/P8, love the sound but was bothered by the overly full mid bass(typical of tube amp?) and the slight loss of focus and precision when compared to my Krell amp. Well controlled bass and a tight mid bass are top priority. What amps, SS or tubes, have you owned that optimise the sound performance of your W/P8s. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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elevenmg
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I've have very enjoyable results with VTL MB-450's Driving WP8's

I've found I Wilson products like a big power amp even if your not cranking the volume.

WP8's can produce a scary amount of bass in a controlled manner. I've had musicians and other audiophiles make comments along the lines of "where is the subwoofer?" "bass response is unbelievable."

I've also enjoyed Jeff Rowland equipment driving WP7's
trcnetmsncom
431 posts
 
Hello,

I thought some of you would be interested in reading the comments made about the BAT-W/P8 room at 2009 CES.

http://blog.stereophile.com/ces2009/

Best,
Tom
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samzx12
1,220 posts
 
I had the VK55 in my system for awhile mated with a VK5i and it sounded wonderful. I know it is not the 55SE and my preamp and source are not what was at the show but the 55 is one hell of an amp. Would love to have a 55SE or 75SE :)
lubes3
35 posts
 
I know this is an old post, but I hope someone can help. I just picked up a pair of wp8 and am currently using with a CJ CT-5 pre-amp which is single-ended only, and a Spectron Premiere 7-7 channel amp.

I love the CJ, and want to keep it, but am considering selling my multi-channel Spectron. I would consider a high power tube amp (must be rca capable), Spectron mono-blocks or any other experienced recommendations.
Thanks,
Brett

Any comments wouyld be greatly appreciated.
praxiscor2
1 posts
 
I own a pair of WP7's and have been driving them with a Parasound HCA-3500. I cannot get that amp to clip no matter how hard I push it. The bass is unreal. The down side is the parasound is way too harsh and grainy sounding when critically listening. The focal tweet is not a good match with that amp. Definately need something more refined, any helpful hints . . . trying to stay under $3,000. Supposedly AYRE's are a good fit?
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