Wilson Sophia 3 speaker and preamp mcintosh C50 .... Which power amp is suitable!!!!


I just bought the Wilson Sophia 3 and mcintosh C50 preamp and MIT cable for speaker and interconnect XLR .... Then what is the power amp can be play with this gear ... Any suggestions 
thanks in advance 
tanlv702
Congratulations on the new gear. McIntosh MC452 is a great match to the C50 if it fits the budget. The MC302 would also be an option at a lower price point.
Nice! gear- tanlv702

Feed the Wilson speakers w/ the best power amp that you can afford.
You will be rewarded!  Keep me posted & Happy Listening!

http://www.stereophile.com/content/wilson-audio-sophia-series-3-loudspeaker-measurements#Bg6XMa0CYPECFV8F.97

Look at the tests done on these Sophia’s, the last 2 sentences first paragraph, indicates that many amps that have output transformers (tubes and the MC452) or amps with limited current ability, will sag a little current wise in the bass, and because of that will give a brighter presentation to the balance of the speaker.

Look for amps that have good current drive down to 2ohms if you want a more even natural balance, as Wilson would have voiced them. Probably with Krell or D'Agostiono amps or such.  


Cheers George


I've heard the Sophia 3 with the McIntosh MC601 monos and they sounded excellent bass are tight and soundstage are deep and widely spread.