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Better amplification for Thiel CS 1.5

A friend of mine sold me some Thiel CS 1.5 speakers earlier this summer (quite an improvement over my Infinity Reference speakers), and has started me down the audiophile path. I am currently running them with a Kenwood VR-407 5.1 receiver (5 X 100 w/ch @ 8 ohms), but I know these speakers can produce a better sound. I don't have very much money. Any recomendations would be welcome (I'd like to get Krell, Classe, or Rotel).
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glen
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I use to own a pair of 1.5's. I originally set them up with a classe CAP-80 (100 watts integrated amp) I also used MIT cables which are recommended with Thiels. Back then I had an old Theta Data Basic transport with a Classe DAC-1. That was my first high end system and it sounded great!

In retrospect I'd probably use a Classe 201 and try to find something like an Audio Research LS-15 (Tube pre-amp) I believe this combo would give you some great sound from your Thiels, and at a very reasonable price.
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Walker6string makes an interesting point. I have had problems in the past blowing the tweeters in my Thiels while playing them at high volumes for long periods. Luckly Thiel is customer friendly, offers a great warranty package (10 years) and will have a new replacment driver or tweeter at your door step in two to three days.

Also the setting up of those little guys is crucial (As mentioned above). You need to keep them off the back walls (At least 3') if possible. And try to fire them straight on not towed in or out.
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