Ref75SE is truly stunning with W/P 8’s!!! There’s a pair of Pass Labs XA60.5’s for sale now. Never thought I would replace them but the ARC amp just adds that little extra intangible.
In there perfect world, I would like to simplify my system with an integrated amp. Would GSi75's drive W/P 8's ok? My room is not enormous (15x25x8') and I never listen super loud (rarely even get into the 80's dB).
If not an integrated what about Ref75 (standard or SE) or VT80SE (love the idea...
Added Gaia Titan Theis to the W/P 8's and I could not overstate the positive change. The room is more 3D, the bass is significantly faster (not that the W/P's are slow to start with!) and everything is just more relaxed. At this point, I wouldn't use the speakers without the Gaia's!!!
I tried a couple of sets of IsoAcoustics Orea with my preamp and DAC and to say that I was shocked and impressed is an understatement! This lead me to think about the Gaia's and potentially changing the Puppy Paws to Gaia's... anyone has experience with these on Wilson's? Worthwhile or a waste...
My budget is pretty flexible.... I figure I have about $8k between the Pass Labs and the PSA BHK. There's money I can put on top of that. I don't want to be absolutely crazy, but it's flexible.
I'm currently using a pair of Pass Labs XA60.5 with a PS Audio BHK preamp. Sounds really good, but I wouldn't mind simplifying the system with an integrated. What's the recommendations?