Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?

 Since this is an old post let's hope this message gets to you, Vdosc!  I am in the same position as you were, I own an audio research VT100 Mark 2,  and I am looking at Wilson speakers. The watt puppy 7 and the Sophia 2  are both on my shopping list.  May I ask, did you end up purchasing a pair of Wilson's?   Which ones did you go with? Were you able to addition any of the speakers with your VT100 amplifier ?  From a research standpoint,  The Watt Puppy 7 seems like a great way to go, if the VT100 can handle it.  Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

Hey Marktomaras,

I just got some W/P-7s that I drive with a VT100 Mk1.  I think they work well together.  Certainly the best system I have ever heard, but I am not one who has heard every speaker out there.  I auditioned them with tube gear and had the dealer set them up.  I find the bass extremely tight and low.  I measured it at about -3 db at 20 hz.  In my room, which has an odd configuration, there is no significant bump in the bass between 20 and 200 hz.  The tubes really tame the treble according to a friend who found them too analytical with solid state. If you haven't already, go for it.

Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?

I've got a mate who's a Wilson tragic, he's had every pair up to the 8's to his ears and mine the 7's were the best.

Cheers George  

I bought the Sophia 2's month or so after my previous post. I found them recertified from Wilson for a screaming good deal.  By the way, recertification from Wilson meant that they were practically in new condition - I was blown away.  Sonically these are the best speakers I have heard in my system and I couldn't be happier.  Of course, if my income grows at any super steep rates, I'll probably lust after a pair of recertified Wilson Sasha 2's in the future.  Barring that, I can see enjoying my Sophia 2's for a very long time.