Amp upgrade for Thiel CS 3.7

Ironically, Thielist, I have not yet heard my CS6's. They were damaged in shipment due to inept packing by Craters and Freighters of Cleveland,which I do not recommend. I have repaired the dent, sort of, but now await the arrival of the Krell 250 monos. I will let you know how these match up. However, my experience with Krell has been excellent; the fpb 300 dominated my thiel 2.4's--by that I mean the speakers opened up dramatically, without the analytic "bright" sound attributed to the Thiels by listeners who had their speakers underpowered or paired with inferior electronics. Krell eptiomizes high current amplification, and has an outstanding service department. I have high Regard for Classe as well; my humongous CAT 660 was humiliated by a pair of 300 wpc Classe monos in an A-B test conducted by my friend and Classe/B&W dealer in Lubbock. 
I have heard the grainy/imaging complaint as voiced by Larry; however, I have not observed that with the 2.4's. I don't claim to have golden ears, not at my age, but I will share my experience with the CS6's.
Cheers, as they say up north!

I'd also look for a high powered Ayre amp

Good to see you- thieliste

the Krell would be ideal- do not worry about overkill.

I own the CS 2.4SE loudspeakers from Thiel. I, too, am shopping around to complete my reference system.

thieliste-

keep me posted on the Mark levinson demo.
I would love to hear the No. 585 integrated w/ the No. 512 cd/sacd spinnner.

This brand would be a sonic match for Thiel loudspeakers, as well as, Classe'.

michaeljbrown

I'm sorry for what happened to you CS6 that's a shame!
Hope you will get them fixed properly.
Looking forward to your experience on your CS6.
I've seen a very nice pair for under 3000 $.

Jafant

Really happy for you that you were able to grab a pair of CS 2.4SE.
These are beautiful and rare one the used market.
Wish you luck on completing your reference system.
The Mark Levinson n° 585 is actually a verry good match for the CS 3.7, i know someone who has that combo.
I just ordered the n° 519 network player to replace his Aurender.

I'm not going to buy that Krell 700cx, it hasen't been recapted the owner told me.

I've been speaking to Steve McCormack lately and he sumitted me the idea of his latest reference system SMC Audio as an option for me.
Looks like he's making some very nice gear with his new company.
I'm considering this option seriously.

Thieliste