Thiel Owners

tomthiel brings up a good point about "sweet spot" or best value. For instance my previous declaration in favor of the Bryston 3B (within appropriate matching with older Thiels) was based upon such a criterion. It's not necessarily one the best sounding amps, but at it's price point it performed quite admirably for the task at hand at the time. Which is quite an accomplishment! It's a lot easier to make a cost no object good sounding (and unfortunately enough examples of the over priced / under performers exist as well) kit, than one that performs nearly as well for quite a bit less.

Since we're talking about amps again: some time ago I posted a plea for a list, however small, of amps that by spec would be completely capable of matching the low impedance needs of the Thiels. Has anything materialized? I mean, besides the Krell FPB 600. Seems like we are stuck in "I like the sound of it, but..." land.

Thanks for any input.

Tms - I would love to see that list materialize. A good handful of offerings have been made. It takes someone to pull it together off this forum. Perhaps you?

My own personal experience suggests:
Bryston 4B3 (cubed) most recent and most refined of their series
Classé DR-9 in any configuration, stereo or mono
Threshold S-500 (Thiel lab amp, updatable) {showing my age}

And my present research suggests:
Benchmark AHB-2 specifically vetted by Benchmark, not heard yet
PS Audio BHK-300
300 specifically vetted by PS, 250 questionable at high gain.

My needs are clean, neutral, capable and affordable rather than 'good-sounding to me'. But then I actually enjoy hearing what was recorded as honestly as possible. I cross-check neutrality with Sennheiser HD800S closed cans and co-play with Beyerdynamic ref 240 ohm.
And 50+ years in hi-fi manufacturing, recording and mastering-consulting have supplied some helpful experience. That's my short-list for my own purposes with my own constraints.