amp for low volume listener w/ wilson audio sophia


I am looking for new amp and preamp to replace my current system consists of Krell KRC preamp and KSA-200S amp to go with Wilson Audio Sophia speakers. Krell sounded brite but excell only at loud volume around 12:00. I prefer listen at lower volume around 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm position and wonder Pass Labs amp 250.5 (new) or 350 (used) meet my need? Should I get these?

Thanks.
meocha

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Hello Meocha,

I think Rapogee has a point. In general one of Wilson's main strong points have been being able to play at louder volumes without strain. Comparatively they don't really start to sing until you play them at a louder volume. Then they start to show their stuff.

Although some amps may be better then others to give you this quality, I don't feel that any amp will make them sound vibrant at a low listening level.

You may want to look at a speaker change, one that is known to have linear dynamics at lower volumes. I would look into one of the Quad stats'. Or if you want to stay with a dynamic speaker IMO an Avalon or Verity would do the trick.

Good luck,

Tom