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Tube Amp with Thiel speakers

Does anyone know if a ARC VT50 or VT60 tube amp would match well with a pair of Thiel 1.5 speakers? I am interested in the VT50 amp, but I am concerned that it may not have enough power for the speakers [86db]. Has anyone ever had a match like this, or an opinion as to wheather or not this would work?
slowhand
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stereobumm
3 posts
 
VAC is the way to go with the Thiels, no question.
haacke
25 posts
 
Using CJ Premier 11a with Thiel 1.5s & sound to me is great. Purchased Velodyne H12 Subwoofer which adds bass when needed. BUT thiels for small size gets good bass. Love thyses speakers.
a_e_watkins
106 posts
 
I am using an AR D-130 with a pair of Thiel 1.5's, and while you are inquiring about tubes the power, is similar and I have more than enough power in a small room.
tiser
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I'm using a VAC Vintage Williamson @ 35 w to drive my 1.5's and it works fine & sounds great. I'm in a small room that's well suited to the 1.5s and I have all the volume I could ever want. Go for it!
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