Starting from Basically Scratch. Help me power some Wilson Watt Puppys


Alright hopefully the title explains the basics. I just made a deal on some Wilson 4Ω Watt Puppys (Series 7), along with a self powered Wilson Watch Dog.

Starting from scratch for PreAmp/DAC/Amp. This is actually to use primarily Firestick, Chromecast, and PS4 (I have a bunch of consoles, but those all get HDMI combined into one HDMI port and sound is not priority these obviously). Music is pretty varied. Hip Hop, Orchestral, Jazz, etc. Will likely try to stream some Hi-Res Audio where I can, but can tackle that bridge later, but keeping that in mmind for components today...

I’m OK with all in one Integrated. I’ve been looking at the Linn Majik, which looks like it would do everything, with 43-100W of Power (power depending on generation I find). I feel like the Puppys would want more power though.

Also looking at splitting everything up with Schiit components.

I really like the look of the Devialet Expert 200-220.though I would need a pre-amp to get all the sources to that one. Can find that for $2k-$3k used

I’ve always loved the idea of McIntosh, but the budget won’t allow it here.

I have a fair knowledge background in car audio, but the more I look at home audio, I see huge differences that I haven’t learned yet. For Example High end big speakers, talking about "minimum power of 12w" etc.

Thoughts? It’s always fun to spend someone else’s money right?

Thanks everyone that reads this chapter one of my book.

Kurtis

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You may want to look at the Musical Fidelity M6 500i on usaudiomart.com. It’s rated 500 watts into 4 ohms and is selling for $3000. 

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I have the W/P 7's.

Recommend the Parasound A21+ in your price range.  Slightly warm but good sounding and powerful amp.  The Wilson's like current, would stay away from the smaller class D or British units.  Used Pass might work too but more costly.

Make sure your sources are not bright or thin sounding.  Same with cables - recommend Transparent, Cardas or similar.  I'm using Purist Audio with good results.

Good luck!