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Best electronics for Thiel CS3.6 ?

What, in your opinion , are the best preamp/amp combinations for driving the 3.6s for under $5000 the pair new or used. I'm upgrading. There's a lot of stuff out there I have not heard (recent Audio Research stuff for example). I'm hoping to create a short list based on your input! Thanks in advance. I'm currently looking at Audible Illusions 3A and Bryston 4B-SST. I listen to LPs regularly so line stages will nmot do w/o a phono reccomendation too.
stne418
unsound
7,329 posts
 
Most powerfull Pass X series you can afford?
karls
332 posts
 
Think about a BAT tube preamp and VK-500 amp, it's in your price range and I'm guessing it would be a great match although I haven't heard this particular combo.
mamba
18 posts
 
Outstanding amplifier and preamp from BVaudio P1 and PA300, the excellent combination and the best value for the money unless you want to pay a "name" for $5,000. This is the ultimate configuration I have ever heard, compared to Krell, Gamut, Pass, you name it. Bryston 4BST is excellent amplifier way above the other amps there , I was using it for 3 1/2 years , but I have to say that BVaudio is soudwise above that.
ladavid
79 posts
 
A question a little off the topic but .... I have a 12 year old pair of thiel scs's - smaller bookshelf style speaker, but have never heard another pair of speakers by thiel. Are all thiel's prone to brightness and hard to drive? Any information out there about my speakers? Thanks
cdc
1,773 posts
 
Davidspeed, The Theil 1.6 is a real departure from typical Thiel brightness - even with Krell. Unfortunately, maybe too little, too late from the way local dealers are dropping the Thiel line.
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