So that might work and is a potential alternative... just like Invoker's+Sage's, or Zuni+Sage's, basically every example where you have "unusual" slots for sets or where you don't need the full set for full damage (Raekor). However, OP was not asking for possibilities, but for what's best - and the Tal wizard is simply the fastest TX clearing class *with* Sage's (LoN monk, LoN crus, and DH are probably faster overall). I've tried almost every TX spec of almost every class (except DH) and just nothing beats wizard in DB per hour.
I'm sure WoL SW monk can keep up with flash fire wizard, especially with that big buff in 2.4.1
How would that work? You would have to give up Tzo Krin's Gaze to be able to wear the Sage's set... which weakens the build significantly, doesn't it? I also haven't kept track of the monk changes in 2.4.1 to be honest. But I think the Tal wizard is the only fast TX build that can be combined with Sage's set without sacrificing anything of significance.
Yeah, just like I thought.
So that might work and is a potential alternative... just like Invoker's+Sage's, or Zuni+Sage's, basically every example where you have "unusual" slots for sets or where you don't need the full set for full damage (Raekor). However, OP was not asking for possibilities, but for what's best - and the Tal wizard is simply the fastest TX clearing class *with* Sage's (LoN monk, LoN crus, and DH are probably faster overall). I've tried almost every TX spec of almost every class (except DH) and just nothing beats wizard in DB per hour.
Also this here gives some pointers: http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/20418543014 - TL;DR: Of all the fast TX farming specs *with* Sage's, wizard is the fastest without sacrificing anything.
Edit: Granted, we're talking about 2.4 here right now; who knows what new stuff people come up with in 2.4.1 ;-)
Wizard, with Tal Rasha+Wand of Woh.