Tube Amp recommendation for Thiel CS1.6 under $2k


Noticed a lot of tube amps have low wattage ratings and my Thiels say 50-300W.

Have a 24’ x 18’ and looking for a recommendations or thoughts on best integrated or power amp (ideally vintage) to drive them nicely.

 

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Showing 1 response by adg101

My experience with Thiel’s, is they need power, and if not they can sound cold and light. Aerial Acoustics speakers are the same; they need a big amp to open up. I’d look for the biggest solid state amp you can afford… that has quality. I’d say look for a Pass X250 but I don’t think you will find one for $2K. Parasound A21 might be a nice amp.