Thiel Owners

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!

Much Thanks! beetlemaniaI have read about other Thiel CS 2.4 owners using an AX-7 integrated amp to good effect. We all listen at different levels (SPL). I did not know the capability of power output real world for an AX-7/AX-5 ?
Happy Listening!