Thiel Owners

Just suggesting that particular impedance issue.

@jon_5912 ,What amps are you using in bridged mono? I'm thinking of adding another Classe CA-300 and doing the same thing with my 3.7s.

I'm using a pair of Cambridge 840s.  They're a lot smaller than the CA-300.  Their combined power is probably comparable to a single CA-300.  I have my doubts about whether a pair of CA-300s would be significantly better than one.  That's 1,700 watts/channel into 4 ohms, a lot more than you can get out of the wall.  

I used to use a pair of Classe CA-200s but they both developed some intermittent crackling that the shop couldn't fix so they've sat unused for about the last 8 years.  They are very good and powerful amps but they definitely have a bit of a warm sound.  I prefer the sound of the Cambridge amps as I find them a bit more neutral.  The build quality isn't as good as it's a Chinese made, more budget conscious brand.  They've operated flawlessly for about the last eight years so I can't complain.  

AudioJan 

"Basically, what would you recommend that is similar to the Thiel, but has more dynamics and a bit less sterile."

First I would read the 76 pages of this post ,
since it is was started by a post about the CS2.4SE ,
you might find what others think is the  perfect amp or you might want to upgrade the crossovers to the SE version .

I would suggest trying either a Tube pre-amp or a Tube buffer ,


Rob

vair69robert-
Thank You for the kind remarks. There is a plethora of information in this thread that is built-by-design to help Thiel owners. Reading all of the various Audio forums on a regular basis, like I do, audiophiles are enjoying both integrated and separate pre/power amps in their respective systems.When I heard one of the first outboard DAC model(s), I remarked, why would anyone want this (circa 1990's)?  Fast forward to 2018 and look at all of the DAC manufacturers.  The same argument is made of the Integrated Amp from Anthem, Ayre, Bryston, Classe' Creek, Krell, Mark Levinson and Pass Labs, just to name a few. Technology has traveled a long way. Designers and engineers have advanced right along side  the trends as well.

Happy Listening!