Wilson Watt Puppy 7 and Watch Surrounds?

Cougmeister, I would suggest going with a quality 2 channal pre amp for music and then use a Krell Showcase for HT. You will have the best of both worlds for about the same cost as one of the more expensive processors. As good as some of the new processors are, they are still not on par with the best 2 channel pre amps. The Krell Showcase is IMO as good as any processor for HT. I currently have an all SS system but I have listened to the WP 7's in an ARC tube system and they sounded amazing. It sounded so good that I plan to add a tube pre amp to my system, however I will keep the Krell amps. As far as cables go, I am currently using Cardas Golden Ref speaker and Cast interconnects. I am happy with them but at some point hope to add Transparent speaker cables.

Wpuppy, What two channel preamp would you recommend? Other than Krell Showcase, what HT processor would you recommend? Cast interconnects must be excellent. Why change to Transparent? Cardas Gold are supposed to be excellent as well.

Try to find (for 2 ch) an ARC LS-5MK III used, then retube with some nice NOS tubes.

Using Transparent Refs on my 7s. Sound good!