Amp for Thiel CS2's

I have 2.2's and get great results from a Rotel 1095 200wpc into 5 amp. Its a high current amp. I've had poor results with the old mac 2200, and ok results with the yamaha dsp a1 (120x5). Thiels are wonderful speakers, but bring power....

I drove CS2s with a 45W tube amp and at lower to moderate volumes the sound was incredible but the bass was weak. It wasn't until I swapped in a 240W SS amp that they really sang and sounded full range.

I agree with Unsound

Chuck

As a long time Thiel CS 2 owner let me say while your old Pioneer will work, you won't ever get what these speakers are capable of from it. The CS 2's with their 6 Ohm minimal 5 Ohm nominal impedance may be the easiest of all Thiels to drive. However, the soft ported bass highlights the extended high frequencies and they are at best moderately sensitive at 87db. All Thiels require are seriously good amp! Your room, desired listening levels and type(s) of music you listen to will determine how much power you will need. Very few integrated will do them justice. With the right ancillaries them are quite capable of providing magic. Without, they are can be a whole lot less satisfying. If you just want backround sound, I humbly suggest you look elsewhere.