Anthem is always a great buy for the money. At 200 watts for under $1000, how can you go wrong? For a little more, I really like a 200wpc Sunfire. With the Thiels, I would keep the power up there. 100wpc probably won't cut it, even with a mac or B&k. There's soooo many 5 channels amps in your range.
need an A/V amp for my thiel CS 2
I have a pair of thiel CS 2 speakers. I have a blown mid and is getting fixed. Im looking for an AV amp that will allow me to watch (blow me)with my blue ray and listen to music at an audiophile quality. I mostly listen to cd. Im planning to get a Rega Apollo or a Rega DAC to be used with my blue Ray as the transporter. I know that the Thiel are power hungry speakers. My budget for the amp is $800 - 1,500. I know that is not much for audiophile standards, but is the best I can come up now, since I might have to buy cables ,etc. any suggestions? A dealer suggested the new Yamaha Avantage series....