Amplifier for Wilson Audio Alexia V

I'm leery of recommending amp/speaker combos since the results can vary a lot and the final decision must be personal.

But i thought I'd comment on tube life. In general you're correct tubes wear out and add the fact the decay is slow so you usually don't realize the performance drop off until you finally put new tubes in. But tube decay does not need to be as rapid as most tube amps. As an example I know Berning amps have a tube life measured in many years. They guarantee 10,000 hours and I happen to know David Berning is always very conservative with all his specs including tube life. Unfortunately while this exception exists I don't know of  other examples. And Berning amps are costly and have their own sound like most other amps.

Once again, I suggest contacting John R., he knows just about all there is out there.-And, his advice is free. Let me know if you want his number.

Like I said, you should listen to your Levinson's. They might work.

If not, then see if you can demo other amps from a dealer near you.

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Aesthetix Atlas stereo or Mono….. add to list….

@chauncey Ok so I own the Alexx Vs and I’ll tell they are truly amazing. The Alexia V is going to be similar just a little smaller scale. The D’Agostino s250 would be an amazing combo. Of course your source and preamp would have to be considered. What is your main source? However if I were you I’d drop them right in with you current system, you may be surprised. If you want to save space there’s nothing better that the D’Agostino MXV, drop dead gorgeous, small and sound fantastic. On the larger side, some of the older Krells do amazingly well if you’re trying to save $$. I’ve been using a Krell 300c but today I just purchased a D’Agostino s250 stereo but won’t have it till January. My vote would be the D’Agostino then the Boulder. Between those its just personal taste and cost.  You should try talking to Dave at JS Audio, they carry both D’Agostino and Boulder, Audio Research and more. Dave is very knowledgeable when it comes to Wilson.

carey1110 - I have a Krell FPB-400cx in my second system but obviously it's on the older side as well.