Upgrade Thiel CS3.6 or McIntosh AMP


I currently have a McIntosh MC7150w (150wpc) that I am using with a pair of Thiel CS3.6 speakers.  I'm thinking of upgrading and trying to determine if I should spending $3-4k on a bigger amp or put the money towards a different set of speakers.  Any suggestions?
dnanstad

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I have the 3.6's and had them for over 20 years. As I upgraded the front end over the years (from Adcom separates to the Levinson 20.6's and 23.5) the 3.6's sounded better and better. 

Personally, I think that you will not find a speaker worthy of replacing the 3.6's with only 4 grand. The only speakers I've heard that I would consider replacing mine with is the Magico S5 as I was impressed with that speaker's ability to handle the low end of orchestral recordings.

It's unfortunate that the 3.6's are not taken seriously as they only cost about $4500 new (when one is willing to spend twice as much on a power cord).

I have a hunch you will be disappointed in getting rid of them.