Wilson Sophia 3 speaker and preamp mcintosh C50 .... Which power amp is suitable!!!!

I just bought the Wilson Sophia 3 and mcintosh C50 preamp and MIT cable for speaker and interconnect XLR .... Then what is the power amp can be play with this gear ... Any suggestions
thanks in advance

tanlv70204-16-2016 1:53am

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theothergreg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 222 posts 04-16-2016 at 02:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Congratulations on the new gear. McIntosh MC452 is a great match to the C50 if it fits the budget. The MC302 would also be an option at a lower price point.
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 18,801 posts 04-16-2016 at 05:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Nice! gear- tanlv702 Feed the Wilson speakers w/ the best power amp that you can afford. You will be rewarded! Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
georgehifi Details Discussions Posts This discussion 10,312 posts 04-16-2016 at 07:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete http://www.stereophile.com/content/wilson-audio-sophia-series-3-loudspeaker-measurements#Bg6XMa0CYPECFV8F.97 Look at the tests done on these Sophia’s, the last 2 sentences first paragraph, indicates that many amps that have output transformers (tubes and the MC452) or amps with limited current ability, will sag a little current wise in the bass, and because of that will give a brighter presentation to the balance of the speaker. Look for amps that have good current drive down to 2ohms if you want a more even natural balance, as Wilson would have voiced them. Probably with Krell or D'Agostiono amps or such. Cheers George
miketuason Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 333 posts 04-17-2016 at 12:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've heard the Sophia 3 with the McIntosh MC601 monos and they sounded excellent bass are tight and soundstage are deep and widely spread.
georgehifi Details Discussions Posts This discussion 10,312 posts 04-17-2016 at 12:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree, they will work with them, that why I said it may sag a little. If then you use an amp that could deliver far more current into this load, then thing could change for the better again, to even give better bottomless pit of bass info and outright power. Cheers George
ejr1953 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 895 posts 04-17-2016 at 12:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have had a pair of Focal Sopra No2's, like the Wilson's, have a tweeter that will bring out harshness in the electronics. For nearly a year I've had a McIntosh C50/MC452 and have been extremely happy with that setup. This amp has the smoothness of a tube amp, but (to me) sounds faster and more precise, hardly "breaks a sweat" driving my speakers. I've had the "hots" to swap out and try all sorts of other equipment, but not with the C50/MC452!

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