I was starting to think I didn't like the WP8's. I'd heard them with ARC 220 Ref's and top of the line Thetas. Wasn't moved at all. Then, at the '07 Denver show, there was a Rex/150SE setup with the Eights that was one of the best sounds at the show. I don't recall the source (digital) or cabling. I know the character of the Sophia II's is more akin to the Sevens, though.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.