Audphile1 - I too had mixed feelings regarding Wilson Speakers, but when they were properly set-up in my Home, with good electronics - the results were mind-blowing. Everyone that came into my Home had the same reaction - they simple could not believe what they were hearing. I had the B&W N803 and a pair of Focal 1027Be at the same time as the CUB2s and no A/B Test was needed - the CUB2s sounded real and the B&Ws and Focals sounded like typical stereo speakers - and the Sophias are better still.
If it were my money, I would sell your BAT Preamp. and B&W N803, and replace them with a PASS X1 Preamp. and a pair of Wilson Sophias. The sonic differences between the Preamps would pale in comparison to the night & day differences between the Speakers.
Note: Another benefit to going with the Sophia1, which many people may not know, is that they are fully upgradeable. In the future, you could have them upgraded to "Series 2" - my local Wilson Audio Dealer offers the upgrade "in Home" and will re-voice the Speakers when finished.
I'm currently using Transparent Plus Series Cables.
If it were my money, I would sell your BAT Preamp. and B&W N803, and replace them with a PASS X1 Preamp. and a pair of Wilson Sophias. The sonic differences between the Preamps would pale in comparison to the night & day differences between the Speakers.
Note: Another benefit to going with the Sophia1, which many people may not know, is that they are fully upgradeable. In the future, you could have them upgraded to "Series 2" - my local Wilson Audio Dealer offers the upgrade "in Home" and will re-voice the Speakers when finished.
I'm currently using Transparent Plus Series Cables.