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need an A/V amp for my thiel CS 2

I have a pair of thiel CS 2 speakers. I have a blown mid and is getting fixed. Im looking for an AV amp that will allow me to watch (blow me)with my blue ray and listen to music at an audiophile quality. I mostly listen to cd. Im planning to get a Rega Apollo or a Rega DAC to be used with my blue Ray as the transporter. I know that the Thiel are power hungry speakers. My budget for the amp is $800 - 1,500. I know that is not much for audiophile standards, but is the best I can come up now, since I might have to buy cables ,etc. any suggestions? A dealer suggested the new Yamaha Avantage series....
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elevick
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Anthem is always a great buy for the money. At 200 watts for under $1000, how can you go wrong? For a little more, I really like a 200wpc Sunfire. With the Thiels, I would keep the power up there. 100wpc probably won't cut it, even with a mac or B&k. There's soooo many 5 channels amps in your range.
unsound
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I'm still confused, how many channels of amplification do you need?
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lobinero OP
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I need 5 2 front, center and 2 rear.
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lobinero OP
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Got some mail from Thiel. They recommended the Arcam av 400 and the NAD. The Arcam goes for $2,500. The Nad has several models. The Arcam is a little over my budget. I was thinking of a 100w -150w /channel AV amp. Have anybody heard Nad or Arcam with Thiels???
unsound
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I know nothing about the seller, and I haven't heard this particular model, but Classe' is usually a good fit with Thiels. I suggest you keep an eye on this auction:
http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/auc.pl?ampsmult&1301449931
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