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Thiel Owners
There is one amp that has all the qualities required by 3.7s but unfortunately way too expensive for most Thiel owners it's the Gryphon Antileon Evo.1200w into 1 ohm pure class A. 
cost no object integrated amps
Do you guys know any other high current integrated amps that could compete or even beat the Gryphon Diablo 300 in the same price range ?Thanks. 
Thiel Owners
I just learned something from Rob Gillum regarding 3.7s.He told me that first generation 3.7s coax incorporated a silver bezel, latest generation have a black bezel instead of the silver one. 
Thiel Owners
I agree Vandersteens are the ones that come to mind as the closest to Thiel sound and also build quality. 
Best 40 to 50k used speakers
Did hear the Vimberg, i could not stay more than 5 min in the room that says it all... 
Thiel Owners
I agree Luxman M900u would be what i'd choose if i couldn't find a Gryphon to drive 3.7s. 
Thiel Owners
@tomthiel Thanks for your response, a couple of thousand is not bad at all but it is no surprise for speakers that were in the top 20 best speakers of all time and very reasonably priced compared to the competition.Even by today's standard they ca... 
Thiel Owners
Does anyone know how many pairs of CS 3.7s have been sold worldwide between 2007 and 2014 ? 
Thiel Owners
@thoft A used Diablo 300 would be within your budget about $8K.The Diablo 300 has everything a 2.7 or 3.7 needs : high current, organic and full body sound.Otherwise Ayre is great but you won't have the bass of Gryphon amplification. 
Spectral audio today
Guys Spectral's most recent SV series is in a complete different league compared to what they've done in the late 90s early 2000.They have made huge progress in the midrange frequency, it is now very organic and natural sounding not thin or analyt... 
Thiel Owners
@yyzsantabarbara Congrats on your 3.7s purchase let's see how you like them.I might follow you soon as i'm contemplating a pair of 2.7s and a Gryphon Diablo 300 to drive them.I have to postpone my big reference rig project for the next few years b... 
Thiel Owners
@yyzsantabarbara  Not really worth upgrading, what you mostly get is the speakers are a little easier to drive therefore more amp choices other than that it's not night and day.If you really want to do it most ex Thiel dealers can do it for you 
Thiel Owners
@yyzsantabarbara  Yes the crossovers were upgrated in 2012 just before the end.You can purchase them from Rob Gillum if you want to upgrade. 
Thiel Owners
BHK300 will be ok with 3.7s but a good used Diablo 300 is still the best option IMO.Gryphon has now very good distribution in the US with Philip O'Hanlon. 
Thiel Owners
@thoft There's no way your going to drive 7.2s properly with this Adcom, you need to find Krell FPB 400CX for 7.2s.You'd better look for 3.7s much easier do find, best amp for this model is by far Gryphon Diablo 300.I might buy a pair of Thiels fo...