Amp upgrade for Thiel CS 3.7


Hi everyone,

At the moment i am using a Classé CAP-151 int amp to drive my Thiel CS 3.7
The amp is doing ok but a much bigger amp would obviously be more appropriate to drive my Thiels.
I've seen a very nice Krell FPB 700CX  for sale at a reasonable price.
Would that be a good investment or not ? would it be overkill ?
Let me know what you guys think.

Thieliste



thieliste

Showing 5 responses by jafant

The CS 3.7 is a very fine loudspeaker from Thiel.
Not only does it require a large listening space (20x20, 25x25...)
it craves a high -current power amp to boot.  Choose wisely and you will be sonically rewarded.

As of recent, I keep seeing Classe' integrated amps pop up for various speakers. It must be pretty good to excellent in receiving the coverage.

I have auditioned the CS 3.7 w/ an Anthem 225 integrated and there was plenty of power and current to rock this speaker. Just another brand to consider.

Happy Listening!
2nd Note;
both B.A.T. and Pass Labs integrated amps are on my must demo-list as well.
Good to see you- thieliste

the Krell would be ideal- do not worry about overkill.

I own the CS 2.4SE loudspeakers from Thiel. I, too, am shopping around to complete my reference system.
thieliste-

keep me posted on the Mark levinson demo.
I would love to hear the No. 585 integrated w/ the No. 512 cd/sacd spinnner.

This brand would be a sonic match for Thiel loudspeakers, as well as, Classe'.