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Wilson Sophias and Jolida Integrated

I just purchased a pair of wilson Sophia I's. I am still trying to find good amplification for them. Right now they are being powered by a HK3490 which just doesn't do them justice at all. I listen to a lot of rock and electronic music. I am looking at integrated amps to pair up with them. I have never owned tubes but I have heard lots of good things about the Jolida stuff. Any recommendations would be welcome.
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budget right now is around $1000 but I am thinking about saving up for something a little higher end. The jolidas do appear to have 4 Ohm taps and there have been a lot of good write ups on the sophias with 40-60wpc tube setups with 4 ohm taps. I was just wondering if anyone has ever heard them. Dave Wilson specifically said that the sophias were designed to work with modest amplification and I don't believe in spending a fortune on amps.
singleendedsingle
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I've heard tubes have problems driving the Sophias, overall on dynamics and bass control. Anyone with wilson speakers can confirm this?>
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hi current amps . the efficiency is only 87 or 89 db from my recollection of the I. Tubes and Wilson can sound great together but need power to get the big slam and image solidity you expect from Wilson.
twilo
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Wilson Sophias are going to need a high current amp.
If your budget is 1000 dollars, I would recommend the Emotiva XPA-1 Amplifier.
The Amp is like 75 pounds and really built.
It sounds dynamic and lists for 1000 dollars.
If you want to buy used, i would look into something like the Classe 25 amp on audiogon for 1000 dollars.
bjbcab
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AYRE 7XE INT AMP. I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO LISTEN TO A PAIR OF SOPHIA I DRIVEN BY THIS INT AMP AND SOUND WAS VERY NICE.
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