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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.

 

uthlidian
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5751
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I have owned 03A's and CS3.5's.  I once had a lengthy phone conversation with Jim Thiel on what were appropriate amps for his speakers.  He specifically recommended Threshold class A amps.  He stated tube amps were not accurate. Thiel's are hard to drive because of the low impedance.

Jim Thiel was very smart and a true gentleman.

5751
10 posts
 

I have owned 03A's and CS3.5's.  I once had a lengthy phone conversation with Jim Thiel on what were appropriate amps for his speakers.  He specifically recommended Threshold class A amps.  He stated tube amps were not accurate. Thiel's are hard to drive because of the low impedance.

Jim Thiel was very smart and a true gentleman.

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acman3
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