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Old 06-12-2016, 09:53 PM
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Ditto. The first night I had them back after the upgrade, they sounded so good I slowly started turning up the volume just to see what they sounded like at rock concert levels. I was hitting 107dB, with the preamp turned up to about 90% of max volume, and I blew the tweeter resistors in my Alexias-- but those damn power meters barely moved!

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Indeed, I find myself listening a little louder than before. The upgrade is absolutely worth it.
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Old 06-12-2016, 11:02 PM
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Hope your Alexias are OK! Indeed, I find myself listening a little louder than before. The upgrade is absolutely worth it.
I freaked out (naturally) and texted my dealer at 11 PM on a Friday night. He responded immediately by phone, listened to me describe the problem, then calmed me down and walked me (via FaceTime call) through the process of locating and replacing the damaged resistors. Who knew Wilson Audio included replacement resistors in their leave-behind box?! And who knew I had a Wilson dealer who had nothing better to do than respond to a client at 11 PM on a Friday night?!
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I freaked out (naturally) and texted my dealer at 11 PM on a Friday night. He responded immediately by phone, listened to me describe the problem, then calmed me down and walked me (via FaceTime call) through the process of locating and replacing the damaged resistors. Who knew Wilson Audio included replacement resistors in their leave-behind box?! And who knew I had a Wilson dealer who had nothing better to do than respond to a client at 11 PM on a Friday night?!
Wow! That's impressive.
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Leave-behind box? What do you mean by that? Inside the speaker? I don't remember any resistors in my shipping boxes with the 2 different models of Sasha's I've owned.
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Leave-behind box? What do you mean by that? Inside the speaker? I don't remember any resistors in my shipping boxes with the 2 different models of Sasha's I've owned.
I was left with two white cardboard boxes that contained accessories, including tools to adjust the various modules, spikes, etc. In one of the boxes, there were replacement resistors so the user can replace them himself, rather than be required to wait to have them serviced. I thought it was an exceedingly nice touch.
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I was left with two white cardboard boxes that contained accessories, including tools to adjust the various modules, spikes, etc. In one of the boxes, there were replacement resistors so the user can replace them himself, rather than be required to wait to have them serviced. I thought it was an exceedingly nice touch.
Yes, the Sasha has those boxes but I don't believe resistors are included. Oh well, I don't plan to blow any! My ears can't take it.
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Anyone used the stereo to mono upgrade program?
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I upgraded my S200 to S250 last year. The upgrade is truly transformational. More musical, quieter, better control of the bass and top end extension. Takes a very good amp and makes it a great amp. Absolutely recommended.
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I upgraded my S200 to S250 last year. The upgrade is truly transformational. More musical, quieter, better control of the bass and top end extension. Takes a very good amp and makes it a great amp. Absolutely recommended.
Did you happen to compare the s250 to the m300 monoblocks? That would be an interesting comparison... Would love to hear from anyone who had the opportunity to do that.
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No, did not compare. Therefore cannot comment. However, as I mentioned, the differences between the 200 and the 250 are not subtle. I have several friends that upgraded their 300s to 400s and feel the same way.
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