What new tube amplifiers are good for Thiel CS7


Currently driving Thiels with Levinson 332 amp and 38 preamp. I am considering going to high end tube amplification on recommendation of friends. Turntable is new Oracle MK VI with JA Michell arm and Lyra Delos cartridge. No room for monos.
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Hello Raul,

I agree with you that some Thiels could be be amplified by good tubes and with good results too .. but not all the Thiels.

I own the Thiel CS 2.4 and due to a deep (2.7 ohms) in a critical area it's really difficult for a tube amp to drive.
In fact the CS 2.4 needs a really good solid state, but one with lotsa current (amperes)
For this reason I bought a pair Parasound Halo JC1's and these are perfect to feed my 2.4 without to care about any deep.
Now I'm in heaven .. if listening a pair Thiel CS 2.4 can be considered heavenly.
Previous owner of my CS 2.4 owner used two Audio Research Classic 120 (tube amps) , but he preferred to sell Thiels while to change amps.

My cent!