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Matching Amp to Wilson Sophia 2

I recently acquired Wilson Sophia 2's and am enjoying them but I'm wondering if I can do better in terms of amp matching. I currently use Theta Citadel 1.5's. I would prefer a little more midbass (Sophias are currently closer to the front wall than I would like, but pulling them out reduces body).

These speakers aren't overly sensitive (89db) and run at 4ohms.

I also wouldn't mind a little more midrange bloom (I do like tubes!) but don't want to lose anything in the highs.

Amps I've been thinking about: McIntosh, Pass.

Love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks.
madfloyd
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jfrech
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All the idea's above are pretty good. I haven't owned Sophia's. But I have owned wp 6's, 8's, Maxx 2's and now own Maxx 3's.

BAT VK 60, VK60SE, VK75SE and VK150SE are a great choice and definately match your criteria.
madfloyd OP
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ARC products are lean in the bass, aren't they?
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davt
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In my search for a new amp for my Verity Parsifals I spent a day listening to the ARC Ref. 110 with the Sophia II's. It was nice but was a bit forward in the upper mids and a little light in the base. This was with the ARC 26 pre and ref phono, clearaudio TT with concerto cart. It was nice but I have heard the sophia's sound a little more solid on the bottom than this set up. Stunning build quality on those Wilson speakers.
rlawry
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I had Sophia I's and tried a bunch of solid-state and tubed amps, and IMO, tubes are the way to go with these speakers. Unlike the Watt Puppies, the Sophias are an easy load and I thought they sounded best using high-powered tube jobs from ARC, Conrad-Johnson, and VTL. Most solid-state amps just don't bloom and soundstage well with these speakers, at least the Sophia I's. The only SS amps I have heard that do at least some of this are Essence amps, difficult to find.
swingman
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I've heard them sound incredible driven by Ayre MXR monos.
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