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Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
Samhar,I will post a follow-up next week. I went through this before when I had Sophia 2s. I listen to B&W and Magico, but stayed with Wilson and upgraded my electronics. 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
SamharI see no downside in comparing my speakers to other speakers. Sometimes the only way to appreciate what you have is to compare it to what you think maybe better. Once I'm settled on speakers I will invest in room treatment and upgrading my t... 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
Well, I will be comparing Sophia IIIs to Sasha's, and both of them to Rockport Mira's next week. Soon my ears will answer my question? Thanks for everyone's input! 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
Sounds_real_audioYes, the Densen is a Class A amp. The B-350 delivers 125W at 8 ohm, and 250W in 4 ohm. No local or global feedback. I would be required to spend significantly more money to improve the sound. 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
My room was 28'x 24' and open to the lower level. I recently added a wall and the room is now 21'x 24'. It's furnished with a couch and two chairs. Heavy drapes are on all of the windows. 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
Peterayer,I'm working on the room first. I have already contacted Rives, but I haven't sent them my room information. Who is Jim Smith?Thanks,Rick 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
Bvdiman,I'm currently looking at all of my options. I'm going to contact my local dealer tomorrow and set-up an appointment to hear the Sasha's with my current electronics. Hopefully during my visit I will have the opportunity to compare my equipm... 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
Elberoth2I know Sophia 3s are great speakers. My priorities are spacing between instruments, imaging, and soundstage. I submit Sophia's perform these task well. My delima is how best to spend 10-15K? If Sasha's are significantly better at performi... 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
Kucharsk,I agree that Sasha's are great; however it's about putting a system together. I have a concern about my amp being able to get the most out of Sasha's. I plan on taking my amp and preamp to a dealer to make sure they are capable of driving... 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
Brian,Please email me pictures of your room.Rick 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
MARC777What affect has the JL-113s had on the rest of the audio spectrum? 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
Thanks for all the advice. Based on the feedback I will look into room treatment and a better transport. I haven't heard significant differences with transports and would appreciate a place to start below 4K. I've already had home trails of Transp... 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
Samhar,My mind isn't made up. I posted the question as a means to provide food for thought. I think Audiogon, when members provide advice that's really meant to help, is a forum for brainstorming. The feedback has help me consider more cost effect... 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
Sounds_real_audio,The ex-wife part is funny! I don't pay alimony, I don't have tons of money. I have a hobby that I love. I save and sacrifice to get my toys. If money wasn't an issue, I would buy what I wanted and that would be the end of it. I u... 
Wilson Sophia III vs Sasha
Lenny_zwik,Did you work directly with Rives to design your room treatment. My priorities are for the speakers to disappear, if it's a good recording... image depth, width, height, with spacing between instruments. I was wondering if the Sasha's wo...