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Are my speakers now the "weak link"?

Hi All, I have been upgrading my system over the last year or so. I am now wondering whether my Sophia series 1 speakers are limiting the performance of the system. That being said, I have no complaints and really enjoy the sound I have. However, the speakers are now 10 years old. The rest of the system: VPI Scoutmaster/SDS/Soundsmith Paua/Transparent Reference phono cables/Herron VTPH-2 phono stage/Musical Fidelity TriVista DAC/Musical Fidelity A3.2 CD/Musical Fidelity NuVista 800 Integrated amp/Transparent reference cables and power cables/Transparent Powerbank 8.
I listen to vinyl primarily, but I also really enjoy the sound of my CDs on this system.
Thanks for your opinions.
arsh
arsh OP
367 posts
 
Thanks Ctsooner. I previously had the KW500, which I love. I was looking for something with an overall similar presentation, but better and still able to drive any speaker easily. I keep my gear typically for a long time; I don't like frequently swapping things out.
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jafant
19,510 posts
 
Yes Arsh-
consider selling the integrated and invest in separates for openers. An ARC pre-amp w/ a Bryston power is/are a very nice sonic match for your Wilson speakers.

Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
shakeydeal
979 posts
 
I would say the "two" weak links are the MF integrated AND the Sophias. I briefly owned Sophias and just couldn't like them, no matter how hard I tried.

Shakey
arsh OP
367 posts
 
That's interesting Shakey. I really love the Sophias and actually have struggled with the idea of parting with them. I very much enjoy the sound that I have. What other equipment were you using with the Sophias when you had them? Have you had any experience with the Nu Vista 800 amplifier? Thanks for your suggestions.
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stringreen
6,457 posts
 
Most of these responses are just snide cracks. What do you not like about your system... lets take it from there.
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