Int Amp for Thiel CS 3.7


I need some advice on choosing the right Int amp to drive a pair of Thiel CS 3.7
Here are some that i can think of : Hegel H360, Modwright KWI 200 SE, Karan KA-I 180 MK2 and others.

Thieliste
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Hi guys, i'm still searching for the right SC and IC for my Thiel CS 3.7

Right now i'm really not happy about my Gryphon VIP SC and IC, they are way too clear in the trebel and too lean sounding with my speakers.

I really nead much more meat on the bone an better bass.

I'm in the process of auditioning cables and so far i got the best results with Cardas Clear Beyond SC and IC.

Yesterday i brought back Kubala Sosna Sensation SC to try out and today just received Tellurium Q Statement SC and IC.

Will make a shootout tomorrow and let you guys know.

 

Second recommendation of Luxman L-509x. It does indeed have the power needed to drive the 3.7's. Keep in mind that it's doubling its output in 4ohms and nearly doubles AGAIN into 2ohms.

 

For reference, I'm driving my Wilson Watt/Puppy 8's with a Luxman 590axii. It clearly outperformed a very expensive separate setup with ARC Ref75SE, PSA BHK pre (yes, tried the ARC Ref5, but the BHK was better). Should say something about the quality of the Luxman integrated amps...

@thieliste I like my Audience FrontRow speaker cables with the CS3.7. I need to get a second set for my other CS3.7 amp. I cannot share between the amps due to SpeakOn termination that I had custom made. I knew I would never sell the speaker cable.

@yyzsantabarbara  My Audience and Kubala dealer told me not to try the Audience Front Row because of lack of bass with this cable if paired with 3.7s.

He recommended me the Kubala Sensation which is much thicker.

I'm now demoing the Kubala Sensation SC and the Tellurium Q Statement IC in my system.

This combo is actually pretty good in my system, much more engaging and organic, smooth and liquid.

Tomorrow morning i will try the Tellurium Q Statement SC and see if it can outperfom the Kulaba Sensation SC.

Let you guys know.

Forgot to tell you guys that this sunday i'm doing a big shootout between my Gryphon Diablo 300 and the Audionet Humboldt integrated in my system.

This is going to be pretty spectacular!