Wilson Maxx3 vs Avalon Isis


Hi,
I am looking for an upgrade from my Kharma 3.2.2. The Maxx3 and the Isis both similarly priced, are on my list.
Can anyone who have heard both give some comparisons of the two.. in terms of musicality, dynamics, refinement, soundstaging, and importantly demand for amplifier power?

thanks.
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Showing 2 responses by cytocycle

Alectiong: If you have Lamm ML2.1's the Maxx 3's are much easier to drive than the Maxx 2's I owned the Maxx 2's and now have Max 3's. My Lamm ML2.1's didn't cut it on my Maxx 2's, but they work much easier with the Maxx 3's.

Drag your Lamm's to a Wilson dealer that has Maxx 3's.

I never cared for either the synergy of the Goldmund and surely not the boring Pass gear with Wilson Speakers. If you want smoother sounding solid state Theta Citadel's (more transparent and limitless current for bass control) or Ayre MXR (warmer on top, less on bottom) If you feel Wilson speakers are hifi sounding you should look upstream at the gear powering it, if you don't have the patience to pick gear that's synergistic buy another speaker.

The Maxx 3's are more similar sounding to X2.2's than to Maxx 2's.

Enjoy your listening sessions while making your decision, whatever works for your ears is what's best for you.
Alectiong: Congrats on the Upgrade!
Are you keeping your Lamm ML2.1's to power the Isis or changing amps? Just curious?