Thiel Owners

@jafant we're entirely different species of humans who appreciate what Thiel was trying to do.  It's worth noticing I think.  You and I are on opposite ends of a spectrum.  I don't mean to be critical or demeaning at all.  You have something I do not.  You have a unique ability to interact positively with people.  

jon_5912

Thank You for the kind words. I have had the good fortune of military and private sector training which  prepared me for the daily taskers at issue.
Thiel Audio is most certainly worth noticing I feel as well. After all, one is hard-pressed to find a better performing loudspeaker. It bears repeating, the Timbre,  to my ears is so right. 

Happy Listening!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!  All

Hi, I'm a new member to this site.  I bought my Thiel CS2.2 speakers in 1992 and they've been great, but my Integra receiver (DTR 5.5) is having trouble.  I'm not wanting to spend much on a new receiver because I don't know how long I'll keep the Thiels...we might downsize to a smaller home, plus I'd prefer a simpler system. Don't laugh, but do you think I could find a receiver that would work with the Thiels AND play my CD collection (which is on my iMac computer) for under $300? 

@blue222 - You're asking a lot.  I'm thinking your best bet is to buy a plain power amplifier and run your computer headphone out to it using RCA cables and an adapter.  

This and the comparable items are decent options I think.  Nuforce is supposed to be great for the money and is close to your price point.  The Dayton amp in the comparables below for 199 has been around forever so I think it must be a solid value.  For <300 I don't think you're going to find anything with fairly high power and decent sound.  Maybe if you go used.  I think you could find something that will be fine at low to moderate volume.  
https://www.amazon.com/NuForce-STA120-170watt-250watt-Stereo/dp/B010BJJ72Q