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Amplification for Wilson Audio Sasha on the cheap

What have you been driving your Sasha with and getting that low controlled huge bass.
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french_fries
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wilson speakers need power for the low impedances (check with
cust. support as well for the specific model), but they need a sweet sounding amplifier as well- dartzeel, VTL's (High wattage tube amps), etc.; ALSO, the best wire, the best preamp, the best sources, lots of matching the right components, etc. etc. etc. they are typically a non-forgiving product. the room and placement is also critical for the best results.  the sound at the end of all of this work can be amazing though.  Even the now-extinct watt-puppy can still
blow you away with the right set-up.

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kalali
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One person's budget gear could be someone else's holy grail gear so some specificity would be helpful. That said, I think a pair of Mark Levinson No. 536 monos should be on the short list. Not sure those larger Vincent monos are available stateside but they should be awesome. I have one of their stereo hybrid amps (150wpc/300wpc) and I really love it. Have put it up against several more expensive (and more powerful) amps in my system and it held its own and in some cases even better. Very underrated brand here in US. 

erik_squires
16,049 posts
 
Ncore Class D would be ideal. Also check out NuForce.

Best,

E
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kunalraiker OP
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Thanks for all the recommendations, the reason I ask the question was to know what everyone has tried.

I currently have a ME850 amp which I used to use with my ATC SCM40’s.
With the Sasha’s they seem to not require much volume pot to get to reference levels telling me they are more efficient than the STC’s but I also want to ensure their output profile is sufficient for the Sasha’s.

Check the link for the specs and advise what you think.

http://www.me-au.com/me850data2.jpg
redbaron51
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I've been driving my Watt/ Puppies with Krell for years.  First with a KAV 500, then with FPB 750 monos.  I think it's tough to beat the Wilson/ Krell combo!
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