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Ultimate Integrated amps
Just because you are not going to pair a $15k integrated with $100K speakers.I don't see a Lavardin integrated driving a pair of Wilson Alexx, just makes sense.Regarding T+A, it might me a very good amp but this brand just like Aavik doesn't hold ... 
Thiel Owners
@cascadesphil thanks for your feedback, yes the 27.5 doubles it's power from 8 to 4 ohms even if it's ont 100w it must have quite a bit of current.This guys who owns this Levinson 27.5 is interested in buying my 3.7s. 
Ultimate Integrated amps
IMO the Vitus 030 is the sweat spot if you want an ultra high end integrated with no compromise that can equal 50k worth of pre-power.Regarding the d'Agostino you pay a lot for the case work unfortunately.I would not put my money on the Aavik but ... 
Thiel Owners
Guys i've been asked if Mark Levinson 27.5 stereo amp can drive the CS 3.7s properly.Does anyone know this amp ? 
Help me select an integrated amp for Thiel CS3.6 speakers
A little over your budget but Hegel 390 is the one i would choose. 
Borresen Acoustics Speakers - Have you heard them & what did you think?
@cdc2 Borresen is going to come up with much more affordable speakers pretty soon. 
Borresen Acoustics Speakers - Have you heard them & what did you think?
@xti16 thanks for your feedback, yes i will make the effort to purchase the 03s and be done with speakers for a very long time.Here in Europe the price is €56k still very expensive, to this you have to add and integrated amp that will be up to the... 
Ultimate Integrated amps
The D'Agostino is really the ideal integrated if you want the best of both worlds tube and solid state sound in one single package.The sound is extremely engaging, organic, smooth, fast, detailed and very solid bass, it's never analitycal.The Vitu... 
Ultimate Integrated amps
In the Lower price range the Gryphon Diablo 300 is the best bang for the buck and it can drive just about everything. 
Ultimate Integrated amps
Low power tubes will never be able to max out Borresen speakers unfortunately.The Borresen team uses their Aavik U-380 to power them. 
Ultimate Integrated amps
I'm still searching the ultimate integrated amp to build an end game rig with very little gear.So far my favorite ones are the d'Agostino Momentum Int and the Vitus SIA-030.I found the CH Precision a bit behind in terms of grunt.The speakers will ... 
Considering Moving to an Integrated, Opinions Appreciated
Another vote for the Hegel H390, best solid state in this price range. 
Time to buy a class D amp?
Best class D i can think of is without a doubt Bel Canto Black ACI 600.Most likely the best single chassis class D integrated amp out there, probably better than more expensive separates. 
Thiel Owners
@prof  140w of tube power is good enough to drive them well but regarding solid state you are better of with at least 200w or more.Ghyphon Diablo 300 is the perfect match for them IMO. 
Thiel Owners
Hi guys, i finally decided to sell my CS 3.7s after 5 years of ownership because i want to purchase a much higher end set of speakers the Borresen 03s.Because of this decision i will have to lower my budget for amp-preamp and DAC therefore i'm goi...