Am considering the McCormack .5 or DNA-1; or alternatively the Aragon 4004mkII or 8008BB. Anyone with suggestions? (perhaps the more expensive units are not essential?)
Best sounding amp I have heard with that model thiel was Bryston 4B, which is more power than really needed, 3B would probably sound as well for less $.
I used a McCormack DNA 1 with 2.2's and Sumiko Ocos cable with great results. I never had a problem with volume levels. I tried a Aragon 4004 mk2 and prefered the mcCormack which was more rounded and smooth and more musical. I later switched to Naim 250/82 preamp with hicap and was blown away by the improvement. The 250 only has 70 watts per channel but it has an energy unlike any other amp I've heard. I now use active Naim SBLs with 4 x naim 135 mono amps...
Best amp's on Thiel I've heard are ARC and from my experience they have to be used with TUBES not SS otherwise they will sound bright......ARC VT-100MKII will do the trick
Counterpoint SA12 is an excellent match. You can find used gear from www.altavistaaudio.com. You can even upgrade from Michael Elliott for even better sound to Natural Progression series. Good luck.
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