Thiel Owners

There are well respected amplifiers that don't double. Ayre, for example.

Ayre doesn't give a 2 Ohm spec but not sure why you wrote this. Ayre specs *all* of their amps as doubling into 4 Ohms. The AX-5 JA measured did show signs of stress at 2 Ohms but otherwise reacted well as the current demand increased on his test bench. I have the Twenty version of the AX-5 which is said to have slightly improved power over the original version and I will attest that it sounds really effing good driving my CS2.4SEs  :)

Hi Tom, 

Thanks for the reply. Gives me some hope I have nothing to worry about with the caps.

Dsper

Good to see you - beetlemania
I am considering an Ayre power amp as well. Not sure about the integrated or separates? Certainly the Twenty series pulls out all of the stops. How loudly do you listen? No report of clipping is  very good sign.
Happy Listening!

dancastagna
Very sweet looking speaker cables. It would be interesting to learn if that cable could be used on a different brand of power amp? Consider consulting the seller to inquire more about applications. Keep me posted on your purchase decision.
Happy Listening!

@jafant I don’t have an SPL meter. I can tell you that I don’t listen at ear-piercing levels. I used to use an AX-7 to drive Vandy 2s and I could get that combo to clip but only at levels too loud for me. My room is ~18x19 with a vaulted ceiling 8-12’ (plus two large openings on the rear wall). I have yet to hear the AX-5 clip with the 2.4s. If you like the Ayre sound and want more power you can move up to the VX-5 separate or a used V-1. The MX-Rs have even more power and should drive pretty much anything but you better come with deep pockets!