Thiel Owners

Tom,

When I bought my 3.5s, I called Thiel, asking for advice on amplifiers.  Jim Thiel took the call and strongly suggested a Bryston. 

I'm now on a 4BSST2 driving my 2.7s.  Absolutely zero problems, and I'm a confirmed Bryston user. Dealing with the load imposed by that 2.6 ohm dip doesn't faze the 4B.

gasman117

my pleasure to advise you. I plan on auditioning the 4B3 soon after we clear the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  More to follow.

Happy Listening!

brayeagle

Good to see you. A few years ago and my first of many encounters with the Bryston 4BSST, SST2,  power amp. I heard to drive without any reservation Wilson Audio Sasha and Sophia loudspeakers. At that moment in time, I knew it was special. Thank You for sharing your impressions on its capability driving your CS 2.7 loudspeakers.

Happy Listening!

I'm wondering if there are cases where what sounds like an amp problem is actually a preamp problem or impedence mismatch problem.  I'm using Bryston preamps in both of my systems.  In both cases I've run the systems with only a volume controlled DAC and with the DAC feeding a Bryston pre.  In both cases adding the preamp made more of a difference in definition than I thought it should.  This is especially true if running the amps from one set of outputs and a sub from another.  I've done this twice with different amps and speakers and both times I found the bass to lack definition from just the dac.  The problem cleared right up when I added a preamp.  It had sounded pretty much the same as an underpowered amp but that wasn't the problem.  I'm guessing the preamps are providing significantly more current and that can make a big difference in some situations. 

Anyone have any ideas on where I can get a set of outriggers for my Thiel 2.4s?  Or other suggestions for decoupling the speakers from carpet?  Presently using the little brass buttons with the short spikes which came with the speakers.  Ideas?