Wilson Sophia 2 - pre-amp and amp recommendations

[chessman]

Originally Posted by two dot

Some tubes, I am thinking...

Heck, you are faster than me. It's a BAT VK-52SE.

[two dot]

Congrats. That is going to take an already awesome system to another level!

When does it get here?

[chessman]

I am hoping the end of next week. The details are still being finalized - not least of which is that I have not told my wife.

[two dot]

oops...

[chessman]

She will be ok with it - just roll her eyes and walk off muttering. Upgradeitis is a chronic affliction, one with which she is familiar.

[Lildebs888]

Originally Posted by chessman

I am hoping the end of next week. The details are still being finalized - not least of which is that I have not told my wife.

LOL That is funny! My husband has done that a few times, yet with cars. He loves to restore cars, and likes to buy clunkers to "restore". My favorite is: "I accidently bought a car today". You should try that one! "Honey, I accidently bought a couple Amps and such today. I am so sorry!" LOL

[chessman]

I told her tonight. She just laughed and said "I knew you would." We had talked about it before and I guess I am not much of a poker player.

Here is the great part - it gets here Saturday!!!

[nolitan777]

In my case, i always dont tell my wife of my audio purchases for the last 15 years or so.
The next thing she knows , a new item is already in the room or the family den.
I figure i earn my own income & provide enough for the family, kids education, etc. I also have the right to enjoy what I earn. After all, life is kinda short not to enjoy.

[Lildebs888]

Originally Posted by nolitan777

In my case, i always dont tell my wife of my audio purchases for the last 15 years or so.
The next thing she knows , a new item is already in the room or the family den.
I figure i earn my own income & provide enough for the family, kids education, etc. I also have the right to enjoy what I earn. After all, life is kinda short not to enjoy.

Agreed!

[Dr. John]

(I'm running the 27 transport/DAC duo), I go straight into the amp, bypassing the inevitable coloration of a pre-amp. I use the pre-amp as a phono stage only. (Wadia feeds a VAC Renaissance 70/70 and through Transparent Reference cables, plays into the WattPuppy 5's, due for immediate replacement by - I'm thinking - the Sophia 3's.)