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PS Audio BHK 300 mono VS Modwright KWA 150SE mono VS D'agostino Classic stereo

What would you consider the best option of these 3 to build a reference level system.
Any experience with these amps would be appreciated.
I'm also considering higher end gear but if budget does not allow i will stick to these 3 options.

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dlcockrum
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Friends Charles and unsound,

I am missing the point of contention here. Sorry. I use and prefer a SS high-current amplifier than doubles down with the 5is (unsound) yet find that considerations outside the realm of measured/measurable specs are ultimately determinant of the level of my listening satisfaction (Charles). Are these things mutually exclusive or even remotely at odds with each other?

I mean absolutely no disrespect to either of you as I hope you know.

Best to you both as always,
Dave  
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Teeshot's post is no more or less relevant than Dave's post, both are based on actual  owner experience. The  significance of Dave's comments is he had both amps on the same speaker and got the results he did. The point is one must listen when ever possible (easier said than done sometimes) . It would serve no purpose to downplay Dave's results because they may counter one's expectation of what works well. 
The responses on this thread clearly show that there is no consensus on what works best driving the various Thiel speakers. This type of outcome is predictable. Dave is no more right (or wrong) than teeshot. They reflect Thiel owners with different meaningful perspectives to share on this o
pen discussion forum. This should be helpful to those considering owning a pair of Thiels. There're several viable pathways to success with them.

Charles

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charles1dad, the OP originally asked about 3 different amplifiers, later on it was revealed that he was planning on using these amps with the Thiel 3.7's and/or the Theil 7.2's. After that the OP added other amps for consideration. Teeshot reported experience with both the OP speakers and one of the amps the OP had questions about in combination with those very speakers.
Dlcockrum's posted about different speakers with different amplifiers.
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Dlcockrum, as I hope my posts have clearly suggested: not from my perspective.:-)
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Any Audionet Max users around ?
These monoblocks are seriously beefy and could probably drive CS 3.7 and 7.2s with ease and finesse.
Audionet are known to make top notch products, might have the opportunity to audition these in Munich this year.
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