Thiel Owners

I can contribute a bit of Thiel historical perspective. Among all the good, great and worthy amps out there, Thiel gravitated toward a few brands, who also gravitated toward Thiel speakers for mutual product development. This thought is up to 1995 when I lost touch. Those amps of choice included Krell, Mark Levinson, Bryston and Conrad Johnson (and early Classe & Threshold). Part of what manufacturers need is political affinity: sharing dealers, design philosophy, potential mutual customers, and so forth. But they also need performance-compatible products that make each other sing. There are undoubtedly other good matches out there, I'm just sharing where Thiel as a company, that is Jim Thiel as a designer, felt most at home.

Thing is krell said none of their amps are designed for 15 amp circuit that I would have to upgrade to a 20 amp circuit. And if I’m going to do that I would want to rewire which I have no permission to do at my current residence.

catalysis

Thank You for the update. Good to read the Townshend Super Tweeter is a sonic match for 3.5 loudspeakers.

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tomthiel

Thank You for more Thiel Audio history. I hope that you are well and enjoying upgrade projects via Hot Rod Garage. It would be interesting in hearing a comparison between Nelson's original GFA 555 vs the current replacement model. Back then, Adcom made a 565 mono block Amp as well.

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tomthiel

2nd Note- I remember Adcom making a Limited Edition 585 mono block Amp as well. I do not recall if Nelson had his hand in the designs/production ?

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