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Solving the THIEL CS 5i's - vs- CS 7.2 Debate
Hi guys, also big Thiel fan for the past 20 years i own a pair of CS 3.7s at the moment and still have my old CS 1.5s.I wanted to add a pair of CS 7.2s but unfortunately they almost never show on the used market.I saw i pair for sale 1 month ago ... 
Integrated amp upgrade
mesch yes i should be able to build my dream system in the near future with my present speakers, budget up to $80K. 
PS Audio BHK 300 mono VS Modwright KWA 150SE mono VS D'agostino Classic stereo
Keithr, this combo would surely be awsome with my Thiel CS 3.7s.I plan on to audition this gear at the Munich show this year. 
Integrated amp upgrade
carmenc yes integrated amps is just momentarily because hopefully within the next 2 years i will have the budget to build an all separates system with gear that's in another league, for that i'm looking at Dan D'agostino Classic stereo amp and Nag... 
Integrated amp upgrade
I think the best choice for a nice reasonable upgrade is the Hegel H360 but for that i would have to sale my Classe and my Hegel HD12.I auditioned the H360 last november and found it very refined and organic.Probably one of the best integrated in ... 
Integrated amp upgrade
Thanks mfm22 but Rogue Audio is not imported in my country.Looks like a nice unit though. 
PS Audio BHK 300 mono VS Modwright KWA 150SE mono VS D'agostino Classic stereo
lalitk if ever i choose Modwright to build my system i would definitely buy 2 150SE bridged and the LS36.5 with separate power supply.In terms of sources  i should pick either Totaldac six or twelve depending on budget or one other option in the $... 
PS Audio BHK 300 mono VS Modwright KWA 150SE mono VS D'agostino Classic stereo
jafant don't worry i'm going to the Munich show this year therefore i will meet the Nagra team and audition the gear.lalitk thanks for your input, yes i do know the Modwright 150SE beeing very good especialy in bridged mode, they could drive most ... 
PS Audio BHK 300 mono VS Modwright KWA 150SE mono VS D'agostino Classic stereo
Hi guys since i find VAC preamps too expensive compared to other very well know brands, i was thinking of the Nagra Classic preamp to go with the d'Agostino Classic amp.The Nagra is $17K here in Europe compared to the $25K VAC.What do you guys th... 
Integrated amp upgrade
Thanks guys, the thing is that i have to determine if i do a little amp upgrade now or wait until i get the budget to build my ambitious high end system with my Thiels.End of february i should get a home autidion of a full Ypsilon  system. 
Integrated amp upgrade
gdhal i was actually looking at the M6-500i but can't find one under $3K used. 
Integrated amp upgrade
paraneer there is nothing wrong with my Classe except that i might add a pair of Thiel CS 7.2s to my Thiel collection.CS 7.2s are difficult loads for modest int amps like my Classe.mgreen27 yes my Hegel has a volume control, it might be a good ide... 
Integrated amp upgrade
Well it's not going to be possible to audition gear on the used market.My source is a Hegel HD12 streaming music from Qobuz via USB. 
Thiel Owners
jafant i asked Kevin Hayes from VAC if i could visit his facility in Sarasota, i just hope i get the time to do so, otherwise i'll see him at the Munich show this year.pops yes i am very curious about Nagra driving Thiels, i'm sure 2 Classic Amps ... 
Thiel Owners
Well i should get my Ypsilon home demo by end of february just before i travel to Florida for business.The distributor has delayed the demo because he didn't receive the linestage yet.I'm also looking at Nagra at the moment.