What @tls49 said. If you like it, and it meets your needs, refresh it and enjoy for many years to come.
Looking for Forte 1A 50w Class A replacement for Thiel 3.6s
After 40 years I may need to upgrade my power amp lol. It is a great high current 50 wpc class A , but soon it will be 45 years old. I have not been keeping up on all the new high-end amps that can drive with high current the low impendence of the Thiel 3.6 that will delver HQ presentation Sure, 200 W would be nice , but I listen low /medium levels, and don't need the demand of 5- 8 DB more volume.
Any 3.6 users out there with a highly musical recommendation in the 75-150 watt range, not too edgy suited for the Thiel 3.6? PS I have the matching Forte Model 2 pre-amp , all Nelson Pass builds from mid 80s.
Any 3.6 users out there with a highly musical recommendation in the 75-150 watt range, not too edgy suited for the Thiel 3.6? PS I have the matching Forte Model 2 pre-amp , all Nelson Pass builds from mid 80s.
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Honestly, for the Thiel 3.6's the Forte' can easily be improved upon by an amp that truly has the current to deal the Thiel 3.6's impedance load. Ideally you'd have an amp capable of at least 400 Watts into 2 Ohms. Or a 100 Watt amp that can double down and double down again. It's the impedance capability rather than ultimate power that is key. Having an amp rated or better yet independently measured into both channels at 2 Ohms is where to start. |
gomemore3I’ve owned both, and individually both are very very good. Your very lucky you only listen low/medium levels, the Forte would have sufficed and done the 3.6’s proud. I would have clipped the Forte at my levels, Thiels loads not a problem, but 86db and only 50w is for me. Just pay and get it re-built, by a well known repair technician, like Jon Soderberg http://vintageamprepair.net Cheers George |
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