Audio Research options for W/P 8's

[audiojan]

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 of auto bias...)

If none of these are suitable, what tube amp or integrated tube amp would be?

I have Pass XA60.5's driven by a PS Audio BHK pre today. I would sell the equipment not needed and can add a few grand to that (just to give everyone an idea of the budget).

 

[Nemal1]

I used a ref3 and ref210’s with mine, but sure the ref75 would do an excellent job for you.

 

[Jimtube]

You have a PS Audio BHK Preamp maybe a BHK 250 stereo power amplifier…

 

[Addicted to hifi]

Welcome audiojan To wbf.

 

[Daverich4]

Ref 75SE is plenty to drive my Sasha ll’s in a room similar to yours.

 

[audiojan]

Ref 75SE is plenty to drive my Sasha ll’s in a room similar to yours.

Thanks. I’m going to roll the dice and buy a Ref75SE. They’re desirable enough that I can always resell it at a minimal loss if it doesn’t work out

 

[Nemal1]

That’s a positive buying items from well established long standing companies. There may be plenty who are better but when the time comes and you may wish to sell, there will be a much wider audience available.
good luck with your purchase

 

[audiojan]

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.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

Thanks. I’m going to roll the dice and buy a Ref75SE. They’re desirable enough that I can always resell it at a minimal loss if it doesn’t work out

Excellent choice congratulations.

 

[audiojan]

So long needed update… the REF75SE is truly STUNNING with W/P8’s!

 

[tima]

So long needed update… the REF75SE is truly STUNNING with W/P8’s!

You made a good choice. The Ref 75SE is the real sweetheart in that series of ARC amps. Your Puppies would also sound great with the 250SEs

 

[Nemal1]

Enjoy your purchase, a great and proven match