09-Sep-2016, 18:53
I spent some time in Oxford today and had a listen to a 200 v 220 Pro through a pair of Wilson Sabrinas (speakers I like, but which I believe are a fairly tough load). The source was an Aurender X100L.
IMHO the 220 gave a big jump over the 200 driving the Sabrinas. There was definitely more "grunt" to the new amp, over and above the extra 20 watts. It reminded me of the change from 200 to 400, but with more finesse. If anyone is considering the change to pro, or alternatively going from a 200 to 400, you really need to arrange to have a listen. I was suitably impressed and I'm now considering my options.
I also had a brief listen to the 1000 Pro in the same set up. Like the 220 but more of everything - effortless. Unfortunately, way too expensive for me! I had hoped to try a 250 Pro but the configurator was still being un-cooperative.
Thanks to Al and the chaps at Oxford Audio for letting me play with their toys.
IMHO the 220 gave a big jump over the 200 driving the Sabrinas. There was definitely more "grunt" to the new amp, over and above the extra 20 watts. It reminded me of the change from 200 to 400, but with more finesse. If anyone is considering the change to pro, or alternatively going from a 200 to 400, you really need to arrange to have a listen. I was suitably impressed and I'm now considering my options.
I also had a brief listen to the 1000 Pro in the same set up. Like the 220 but more of everything - effortless. Unfortunately, way too expensive for me! I had hoped to try a 250 Pro but the configurator was still being un-cooperative.
Thanks to Al and the chaps at Oxford Audio for letting me play with their toys.
GorbeSE/SME 309/DV XX-2 & Roon Rock (NUC) > D400 > Wilson Benesch Vectors
