Opinions on Wyred 4 Sound ICE amps

Inpieces,

You wrote:

For STI i would change monoblock fuses for warmer, also PC towards more full weighty sound.

What does the "pc" mean? I did not know how to interpret this abbreviation.

Thanks

"I would not use them with bright sounding or thin sounding cdp or speakers."

My assessment is good Class D amps like Wyred work quite well with brighter and or smaller or thinner sounding speakers, however the advantages and differences between the Class D and other amps may be less significant in these cases and there are other amps available for reasonable cost that can fit the bill as well.

Its when you are facing the choice between a big heavy, expensive, power guzzling Class A or Class A/B amp in order to optimally drive speakers that are power and current hungry that Class D provides the most clear benefit over other amp types.

Sorry Dsper, i meant power chord (PC).
Fuses, yes, do your self a favour, ask for Furutech and with the option for smoother - warmer, same with PC.
If i might suggest, do not go for extended top end (it will also affect the weight and warmth in the mid towards leaner).
If you buy fuses, just use anti-static bracelet (as used when you work in a computer.) Fuses are cheap, easy to install and helps you when you try better power chords and interconnects.
Fuses tweaks the sonics and readability. It's even better with better cables, so you got nothing to lose. I would actually try mailing Eric, (behind Fusion Audio cables) and ask of the Romance series power chords and interconnects. Maybe you can try them home?
I think this is a very good choice for W4S.

http://www.audiosurroundings.com/catalog.php/Ericlove/dt92124/Fusion_Audio_Romance_Series

Please, let me know how it works out for you. I hope and believe he can help you with a deal.

Thanks for the clarification. I probably should have been able to figure that one out!

The W4S folks suggest that I try their interconnects as they are designed for their components.

Gets to the old saw - listen and decide if you can hear it.

I have about 25 hours on the W4S amp/preamp combo and they are definitely warmer sounding than my Krell integrated.

Still hearing some syllibance on the sss's (like Donna Krell's "Look of Love") but I expect that will get better with time.

Played John Hiatt's "Walk On" Cd and there is a mandolin track that blew me away - I was there. Volume at 50 out of 120.

At that volume the bass is is palpable. Will not crack the foundation, but the depth and texture is there. I think that I am hearing sounds from other parts of the house but it is sound I never heard before from the albums.

I am a happy camper.

Just bought the SX500 monoblocks to be paired with Pass Labs X1 preamp...not sure what to expect...I had Pass Labs X250 amp and X1 pre before and it was the best I have ever heard with my Martin Logan CLS's.

I tried several integrated amps such as the Musical Fidelity A5 and Classe' 201 and those int's didnt sound good at all.

If this combo doesnt sound good, going back to Pass amp again.

I'm looking to possibly pair the W4S amps with a Rogue Perseus tube pre. I had a W4S STI-500 Integrated in the recent past and enjoyed the sound.
Any advantage using the monoblocks vs. the ST-500 stereo amp? Both look to use the same modules.

OK, please keep us posted.

I didn't notice a significant difference in sound between the stereo amp and monos. Unless you want to place your amps by your speakers or space is tight, I'd go with the stereo amp. One less PC to upgrade too!