Power for Thiel 7.2

may I suggest the sa1000 from www.RedDragonAudio.com

For Thiels power is not the issue. It's damping factor that matters most. 200-400 wpc into 8ohms is adequate.

you might consider the McCormack DNA-500. this is one of the few amps that can make the 7.2s sing.

I had the Thiel 7's which I think were harder to drive than the 7.2"s and I used 1 Classe 300 and the Thiels sounded great!! I have owned 5 different sets of Thiels and STRONGLY recommend Classe with them. You mite have noticed that at alot of shows you will find a combo of Thiel, Classe and MIT cables. It is true that with Thiel, the more power the better but I would, without a doubt pick Classe over Krell. I think Krell is over priced and to "Dark" for Thiels. Good Luck, the 7.2 is an excellent speaker and Thiel is the best company I have ever delt with!

Mobe

I much prefer Conrad Johnson over the two amps you mention; although I will admit I am biased. In general Conrad Johnson solid state is more tube like (detailed) in the midrange with excellent bass control and highend extension and is a goog match for Thiel speakers. Depending on your musical tastes, room size and accoustics along with volume requirements the MF2500A (250 watts/channel)might be enough. Depending on your budget you could move up to the premier 350 (350 watts/channel) which is more of everything over the MF2500A and in my opinion much better than either of the amps you mention.

Others with Thiels have made positive comments about the Mac 501's or Pass X series. There is a thread on this site you might want to peruse concerning power requirements for Thiel 7.2's some good information.

By the way how do you like the 7.2's? I have a pair of 3.6's and at sometime in the future I would like to step up to 7.2's.

Chuck