Thiel Owners

@jthifi — I just picked up a pair of 1.2’s, and am using them with a McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe; I’m very happy with the presentation, and you should be able to find that amp on the used market for less than your $1500 cap. Enjoy!

cheeg
Good to see you here again. Thank You for assisting jthifi- the McCormack DNA-1 is a fine power amp and series from Steve.  Hope you are well this Spring day and enjoying the music.  Happy Listening!

Tom that was a wonderful story!  Thanks!

jafant- Thanks for the feedback and advice about the thread. Interesting you mentioned tubed integrated because I had been reading up on the PrimaLuna line and wondering if they would have the power to properly drive the Thiels?  When new the PrimaLuna's are above my budget but I'll keep my eyes open for used if you or anyone else thinks it might be a good pairing. You mentioned warmer integrated amps. Do you have any suggestions? It seems I have read reviews about Peachtree's being warmer, but may be off base. As far as cabling I am completely low-end right now.  I am using Audioquest X-2 speaker cable. My interconnects from the 2i to Yamaha amp are Audioquest Evergreen on the analog out and something from Crutchfield called Metra ethereal on the coax out. Power cables are stock from mfr. plugged into a Panamex PM8 line conditioner\sure protector. It's an area I want to improve as budget allows.

cheeg,  Thank you as well. The McCormack certainly looks like it has the power and I could use a 2i to act as streamer\preamp all in one. I see a few used ones out there on ebay and other sites currently. 

jthifi
my pleasure to assist you. The newer series Yamaha integrated amps are warm and powerful (A-S models) if you wish to continue with this brand.Tube-wise, a few owners here enjoy B.A.T. integrated amps to good effect.Pick a component to update or upgrade and move forward. Visit your local dealers/retailers and listen, listen, listen to the various gear.  I look forward in reading more about you and your musical tastes.

Happy Listening!