Wilson Sasha Gambit
Posted by: zoot on 13 February 2018
Within the next two weeks I am switching away from active NBLs and trying a gently used pair of Wilson Sasha's, powered with a Nap 500DR with 552, Linn LP12 , CD555 , NDS all with appropriate power sources DRed , some of the source connects are SLs. I'm excited and hoping for a very coherent, soundstage, color and dynamics ,something that suspends disbelief as the music makes the speakers dissapear. I feel a bit apprehensive as I found there is no way to audition speakers without placing them in the home exactly were your old speakers reside and start from there. Yes I've auditioned the sasha 2s but found it hard to connect I could'nt really hear they were capable of, then heard the next speaker up the Alexia 2 and liked it much better. So why did I choose the Sashas , well for a lightly used well cared for pair that is better sized for my room , the price was fair and its a good way to get into Wilson game without really spending dollars. Now I can experience the Wilson sound at home and perhaps in a year go for the Alexia 2s .Who knows If this experiment doesn't work out I'll move back those old NBLs and maybe be able to buy two more 500s? My living room is 13'8" wide and 26" feet long, well furnished couches , large chairs ectc. However Ive employed bass busters in all corners along with wall deflecters. I do hope after this effort I get the next level my ears are asking for,.