Loved the Sabrina's!

[chessman]

Kevin, I currently run my Sophia 2s with a tube pre-amp and a SS amp (600 watts/4 ohms). I previously used a solid state preamp. The current rig has great detail and sublime midrange. The prior rig was a tick or two down on midrange, but had rock solid bass. I now also use subs and an active cross-over, so slightly softer bass is not an issue any longer.

I think the real issue is going to be current delivery rather than a discrete wattage measurement. Your McIntosh integrated is going to have great current delivery. I think 300 watts will be plenty. And with autoformers the impedance dip should not be a problem either.

[Jagman]

Thanks Randy. When I get to hear the MA7900 with them I'm hoping to be convinced. I really want these speakers. If not them, I'll be looking for used Sophia's.

[Orb]

Originally Posted by 2fastdriving

Apparently hi-fi news reviewed it too, I searched and found that. I heard the same system Roy mentions at RMAF last year and loved it.

One of the benefits of having a great distributor here in the UK who do a lot of great brands including Wilson Audio, they put up all the reviews they loan the gear out for
Look down the page and at Reviews there are two for the Sasha2:
Absolute Sounds International Distributors & Consultants/Product Search Result

Cheers
Orb

[Orb]

Originally Posted by Jagman

Thanks Randy. When I get to hear the MA7900 with them I'm hoping to be convinced. I really want these speakers. If not them, I'll be looking for used Sophia's.

Sophia is a great speaker for its price, but just remember it is using the older tweeter design, so unfortunately cannot assume you will like the Sophia as much.
Cheers
Orb

[Jagman]

Originally Posted by Orb

Sophia is a great speaker for its price, but just remember it is using the older tweeter design, so unfortunately cannot assume you will like the Sophia as much.
Cheers
Orb

Doesn't Sophia 3 have the new tweeter Orb?

[2fastdriving]

Originally Posted by Jagman

Doesn't Sophia 3 have the new tweeter Orb?

Nope.

[joey_v]

I would almost want to go in and demo the Sabrina's with you Kevin...

[Jagman]

Originally Posted by joey_v

I would almost want to go in and demo the Sabrina's with you Kevin...

I'll send you a pm Joey but we should pick a day you're free next week and you can join me. I'd love to hear your thoughts. I want to listen to the Sophia's too.

[James]

Originally Posted by Jagman

Doesn't Sophia 3 have the new tweeter Orb?

The Sophia 3 used the titanium focal tweeter.


I think we will see a Sophia 4 sooner than later as all the other models have the new soft done tweeter now.

[Picto]

Originally Posted by Jagman

I'll send you a pm Joey but we should pick a day you're free next week and you can join me. I'd love to hear your thoughts. I want to listen to the Sophia's too.

I look forward to hearing your listening impressions!

Bertrand