What new tube amplifiers are good for Thiel CS7

Hello Raul,

I agree with you that some Thiels could be be amplified by good tubes and with good results too .. but not all the Thiels.

I own the Thiel CS 2.4 and due to a deep (2.7 ohms) in a critical area it's really difficult for a tube amp to drive.
In fact the CS 2.4 needs a really good solid state, but one with lotsa current (amperes)
For this reason I bought a pair Parasound Halo JC1's and these are perfect to feed my 2.4 without to care about any deep.
Now I'm in heaven .. if listening a pair Thiel CS 2.4 can be considered heavenly.
Previous owner of my CS 2.4 owner used two Audio Research Classic 120 (tube amps) , but he preferred to sell Thiels while to change amps.

My cent!

If I were to keep the Levinson 332 amp and elect just to replace the Levinson 38 preamp with a tube preamp, what would be the best alternatives with an $8000 budget limit? is this an type of upgrade worth such an expense?

If you have a very deep pocket then go for the 220watts otl by Berning.

Dear Audpulse: Are you really recommending an OTL amplifier design for those Thiel's?, if yes then IMHO you have no single idea of what means matching speaker electrical impedance curve with an amplifier output impedance and obviously you don't have idea why that speaker/amplifier impedance matching is a must to have.

On this subject tube OTL amplifier design is the worst of the worst choice for those speakers, please read about Ohm Law before give that kind of advise.

Regards and enjoy the music,
Raul.

Raul,are you familiar with the Berning 220 watts otl ? I do not need to read Ohms Law. The same kind of expression you showed is what others have showed when I mention the Berning otl. Go read the design specs. on the otl. This otl is not like the conventional otl you see out there. After that, seek out the amp and have a listen. There is no speaker out there that this otl will not drive with ease.