Integrated amp for Wilson Audio Cub 2's

I have a pair myself. They aren't my main speakers but I do like them because they are a bit more forgiving than the speakers in my main system. A couple of things you have to be careful of with the Cub's is gain and how clean the components upstream are. You can get a lot of hissing/noise if you don't match your components right due to the fact that they are so sensitive. The Ayre is the best choice of the 3 you list. Its as clean and quiet as they come. The fact that it doesn't use an active line stage is a big plus. The ARC probably won't work very well for you. I would only consider it if you are able to try it in your system first. I have heard the Pathos, but I'm not sure. I don't know it as well as the other 2.

In case you are wondering, I use a VAC 30/30 on mine and I also took one of the Ayre V-5's out of my main system and tried it as well. They are both a great match. I do prefer the VAC, but its pretty close.

Take a look at Coda Technologies...There are threads and other history of their gear...I own the CSI integrated..LOVE IT and drives my 4ohm Tyler Acoustic Woodmere II's

BAT 300xSE

"06-30-13: Keithr
BAT 300xSE"

Another great choice. You should have no problem getting great sound from a 300x. It also has 3 different preamp options.

Thank you very much for all your responses. To Zd542, why don't you think the Audio Research won't work very well? I have always liked the compliment of Audio Research and Wilson but I do admit I have never heard the Cubs on Audio Research. I have heard the Sophia 2's, the Sasha's and the Alexandria's and they all sounded very nice.