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.

uthlidian05-28-2024 4:04pm

imhififan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,225 posts 06-03-2024 at 06:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The CS1.6 is not difficult to drive. However, its small woofer cannot be reproduce low bass. Twenty years ago I had been using an Audio Research SP-6C preamp with a D90 amp to drive the CS1.6 and a 15" subwoofer to enhance the low frequency response in a 15’x22’ room with very satisfying results.