Thiel Owners

Hello all, newbie here. I have a pair of Thiel cs 1.2 speakers that my wife brought into the marriage 20 years ago (I should have known right then she was a keeper!). We unfortunately for various reasons while raising our children never used the speakers much and when we did it was with an underpowered sony receiver (not good). About 3 years ago I purchased a Yamaha A-S801 integrated amplifier to drive the Thiels. The Thiel's sound pretty good but I'm not sure I like the match. The sound can be a bit bright for my liking. I would really appreciate hearing what other amplifiers people have paired with the 1.2's. My budget is $1500. Lastly, I also have a Bluesound node 2i for access to Tidal MQA and my ripped CD library sitting out on a NAS that will be part of the equation. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

tomthiel
Here is to the Renaissance Project and re-connecting with old Audio friends.  Very good stock (People) there in Lexington, KY.
Happy Listening!

jthifi
Welcome! You are a lucky Man to have a wife whom brought Thiel Audio speakers into your life and marriage.  As your schedule permits, please read through this thread,  as I believe that there is a fellow CS 1.2 owner here.  I recently had the opportunity to hear the Bluesound Node 2i during an audition of Bryston gear and Ryan Speakers.  Upon switching from a Proceed CD player I did notice a brighter presentation and sound via ROON/Tidal selections.  I can offer (2) solutions until the other Panelists chime in- think about a warmer integrated amp or a tubed integrated amp-providing you would like to continue current path. 
Cabling is another consideration. Which brand(s) of cables/power cords are in current system?Happy Listening!

@jthifi — I just picked up a pair of 1.2’s, and am using them with a McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe; I’m very happy with the presentation, and you should be able to find that amp on the used market for less than your $1500 cap. Enjoy!

cheeg
Good to see you here again. Thank You for assisting jthifi- the McCormack DNA-1 is a fine power amp and series from Steve.  Hope you are well this Spring day and enjoying the music.  Happy Listening!