If... a guy was going to buy Sophia 3's what integrated would you choose???

[Cellindo]

My Air Tight ATM1 (35W from EL34/6CA7) is perfectly able to drive my Sophia in a 35 meter sq room. However, the control provided by my other amps (CELLO monoblock Encore 150) is not comparable. A better match, for sure.

With tubes, I like also VTL (I think Wilson use one of their flagship amp in the test room). Does VTL have an integrated too?

Otherwise, I've heard an integrated from PLINIUS + AYRE DAC doing extremely good on Sophia 2 (in the Hong Kong main Wilson distributor).

[two dot]

Cellindo,

Thanks... Yes I think that EL 34 would be the tube of choice for me...

A VTL stereo tube amp and a Shindo pre would be nice....

Thanks for the input all...

Keep em coming...

[windsurfer]

Hi two dot,

If you decide to go the wilson route, keep the Shindo preamp for sure than buy some VTL (st150 minimum) That's a very, very good match. I have a Monbrisson and looking to get a vtl amplifier with my sophia 2.

Regards

[Spotshooter]

Have you considered Naim Audio? Supernait or perhaps or one of the new Uniti models would be worth an audition if you want to stick to an integrated.

[gambitblack]

resist feedback: cary 805's, & where's the BAT love?

[ian@pmc]

Originally Posted by C220MC275

Good choice Dan !
4 k for a tube ARC integrated is very tempting !

This amp is amazing... I heard this after about 80K$ in NAIM reference gear, and it created it's own magic.

[jdandy]

Stephen.......Nagra is not far from introducing a brand new integrated amplifier. No doubt it will be a show stopper.

[two dot]

Dan,

I just read that this am... I am very interested in NAGRA products.

If they stay with a small chassis design, this could be right up my alley.

Thanks,

[soundslikemusic]

Luxman 505u
accuphase E560

[kana813]

Try the Stereophile 2010 amp of the year- ARC VSi60.