Starting from Basically Scratch. Help me power some Wilson Watt Puppys


Alright hopefully the title explains the basics. I just made a deal on some Wilson 4Ω Watt Puppys (Series 7), along with a self powered Wilson Watch Dog.

Starting from scratch for PreAmp/DAC/Amp. This is actually to use primarily Firestick, Chromecast, and PS4 (I have a bunch of consoles, but those all get HDMI combined into one HDMI port and sound is not priority these obviously). Music is pretty varied. Hip Hop, Orchestral, Jazz, etc. Will likely try to stream some Hi-Res Audio where I can, but can tackle that bridge later, but keeping that in mmind for components today...

I’m OK with all in one Integrated. I’ve been looking at the Linn Majik, which looks like it would do everything, with 43-100W of Power (power depending on generation I find). I feel like the Puppys would want more power though.

Also looking at splitting everything up with Schiit components.

I really like the look of the Devialet Expert 200-220.though I would need a pre-amp to get all the sources to that one. Can find that for $2k-$3k used

I’ve always loved the idea of McIntosh, but the budget won’t allow it here.

I have a fair knowledge background in car audio, but the more I look at home audio, I see huge differences that I haven’t learned yet. For Example High end big speakers, talking about "minimum power of 12w" etc.

Thoughts? It’s always fun to spend someone else’s money right?

Thanks everyone that reads this chapter one of my book.

Kurtis

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@ditusa I was looking at the Schiit Amps and components. I like the simplistic nature and beint pretty much 100% US made. The TYR looks great, though We're $3200 for a pair of em...Can get more at a similar price point. Open Box NAD MR33 for $600 more... Just saying...

@thecarpathian I've liked class D amps, though one W/P owner posted and gave a warning about small Class D stuff for the puppies just a couple posts above yours.. 

Don’t understand why not as they’re 93db efficiency, and can be run on a minimum 7 watts. Sounds like they'd also love tube amplification.

I’d suggest separates, but your budget is nowhere near enough for that.

Most are correct, whatever you buy now will need to be sold and upgraded at some point…..so I’d buy used, you’ll lose less in resale. The Hegel H190 is an excellent all in one unit, that does have some grunt; might be a good solution while you save your pennies

Wilson pups, wow. Heard them at a show way back. Tremendous.

You need best power with watts. 300 watts with McCormack DNA Revision versions would deliver if you get ahold of one.

RME ADI-2 as preamp and DAC, yes that is another great idea.
Throw in Wiim Pro wi5h 5v LPS, you’re cooking. No need to do more expensive Bluesound.

What a journey, enjoy