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Looking for Forte 1A 50w Class A replacement for Thiel 3.6s

After 40 years I may need to upgrade my  power amp lol.   It is a great high current 50 wpc class A , but soon it will be 45 years old.  I have not been keeping up on all the new high-end amps that can drive with high current the low impendence of the Thiel 3.6 that  will delver HQ presentation  Sure, 200 W  would be nice , but I listen low /medium levels, and don't need the demand of  5- 8 DB  more volume. 
Any 3.6 users out there with a highly musical recommendation in the 75-150 watt range, not too edgy suited for the Thiel 3.6?    PS I have the matching Forte  Model 2 pre-amp , all Nelson Pass builds  from mid 80s. 
 
gomemore3
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tls49
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Obviously you've been happy for the past 40 years and I understand as I have owned Forte and Threshold Class A amps, so why not send the Forte 1A to Jon Soderberg at

http://vintageamprepair.net

Doing a rebuild on it will make it better than new and you'll be good for another 40 years. You could also have them rebuild the preamp.

reubent
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What @tls49 said. If you like it, and it meets your needs, refresh it and enjoy for many years to come.
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jasonbourne52
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+1 tls49! That would be my recommendation too! That pair of Forte gear deserves refurbishment! 
pops
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The guys are right!  That is a great amp!
unsound
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Honestly, for the Thiel 3.6's the Forte' can easily be improved upon by an amp that truly has the current to deal the Thiel 3.6's impedance load. Ideally you'd have an amp capable of at least 400 Watts into 2 Ohms. Or a 100 Watt amp that can double down and double down again. It's the impedance capability rather than ultimate power that is key. Having an amp rated or better yet independently measured into both channels at 2 Ohms is where to start. 
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