Best amp for Thiel 3.6 speakers?


I am looking to replace my existing amp, a 250wpc NAD 218 THX, with something that works better with my large Thiel speakers. The 218 has plenty of power to drive these speakers but I would like to upgrade to a better amp.

If there are any other 3.6 owners out there or just someone with an experienced opinion on a good upgrade I would appreciate any feedback you can provide.

Thanks,

Montana Rane
montanarane
I believe the Thiels need a high current Class A amp to open up. I tried a bunch of different amps on mine, Parasound 3500 which put up 350? watts I think per channel and I was never happy, I also tried Bryston 4BSt and never quite contented, Krell KAV250 drives it but it sounded bright to me, the only one that works was the Krell FPB200, even though it's only rated at 200 watts it doubles on 4 ohms which gives the Thiels 400 watts of clean pure class A power. It sounds awesome without a hint of brightness that other audiophiles associate Thiel and Krell with. Ofcourse you have to really provide good cabling and proper room acoustics to be able to get it right.Top notch source and preamplification is already a given. It still never ceases to amaze me whenever I listen to it, at times I find myself with smirk on my face thinking, Damn! this really sounds good.
The affordable and good value Thiel 3.6 combo I've ever heard is with Rogue M120 monos(BTW quite famous combo in audio dealerships to audition to). I've never had Thiels, but as I've mentioned that many dealers demonstrate this combo and there are plenty of ways to audition to it bringing your own source and/or preamp. A little step-up will be with VTL MB125 but with more$
I am currently using a CJ MF2500 with a CJ Premiere 17ls preamp and audioquest cables with my 3.6's and am extremely happy with the combination. Very realistic, open, airy, huge soundstage with depth and great bass response.I listen mostly to classical and some jazz.