...I wanted to clarify and add on a bit more to my previous post.
I initially listened to the Sophias with all those amps without the subs with great bass impact.
I had listened to my previous floor standing speakers with B&K and Parasound amps and always felt the Classic 120s provided better bass response.
I know this is a sensitive subject and many are adamant that solid state will always provide better bass, but I believe my ears and regardless what the specs dictate the bass from quality tubes amps is beautiful
I still have the same recommendation but you know....YOU are curious. Go ahead and find a used solid state amp here on Audiogon that meets your criteria and check it out. Maybe your ears will like it better! If not, resell and then you will feel better about your Cary amps and be able to put that to rest. The seed is planted so if you are like most of us you won't be able to let it go until you actually get a solid state amp in your system...and that's half the fun! That's what we do, right??
Have fun!!!
I initially listened to the Sophias with all those amps without the subs with great bass impact.
I had listened to my previous floor standing speakers with B&K and Parasound amps and always felt the Classic 120s provided better bass response.
I know this is a sensitive subject and many are adamant that solid state will always provide better bass, but I believe my ears and regardless what the specs dictate the bass from quality tubes amps is beautiful
I still have the same recommendation but you know....YOU are curious. Go ahead and find a used solid state amp here on Audiogon that meets your criteria and check it out. Maybe your ears will like it better! If not, resell and then you will feel better about your Cary amps and be able to put that to rest. The seed is planted so if you are like most of us you won't be able to let it go until you actually get a solid state amp in your system...and that's half the fun! That's what we do, right??
Have fun!!!