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Thiel 1.6 vs Proac 1.5

It's down to these 2. I have a McCormack DNA 0.5 power amp, and ARCAM CD player, and a passive control preamp. I like alternative rock, classical and old jazz. Priorities are maximum information, musicality and realism with minimum fatigue, so I'll probably have to strike a balance.

Thanks.
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redkiwi
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Both speakers want 150W plus in a medium sized or larger room. Use a warmish amp like the Plinius 8200 and warmish cables like Cardas and the Thiel 1.5 is not at all harsh. Can't comment on the 1.6. The Proac 1.5 needs a bit more open accompaniments to get them to be lively.

Personally I find the Thiel 1.5 to be very musically engaging, more so than the Thiel 2.3.
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