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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).
jakeb3
meisterkleef
146 posts
 
I've heard the CS1.5's absolutely SING when driven by a Creek
5350SE integrated. Check past threads for more comments. New
is $1500 or roughly 1/2 that used.
unsound
7,327 posts
 
I strongly suggest you keep in mind that the Thiel 1.5's drop to 3 Ohms. Amplify accordingly.
jakeb3 OP
6 posts
 
My friend that sold me the Thiels said he had really good luck mating them with a Hafler Trans-Nova amp., it is made for the studio or low watt road gigs (and not too expensive at all). He said that he also had used a Bryston amp to drive it. He thought that I should look into Hafler, Crest, and Crown. The search continues...

JSB III
unsound
7,327 posts
 
Thiels like haute cuisine not fast food.
walker6stringce5c
1 posts
 
you slimy piece of xxxx. your speakers bxxw a big one. no amp on this planet will ever make them sound good. especially if your the one setting them up.
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