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An amp to drive Thiel CS3.7's?

Looking for a good SS amp for my very difficult to drive Thiel 3.7s. I think a good dual mono could do the job. I was thinking Ayre V-5XE, MarkLevinson532H, ClasseCA2300, Bryston4BSST2. The ML is a bit expensive and would probably be stretching my budget. Anybody have experience with the Thiel CS3.7? Any commendations in the 5-8k price range? The sound has to be very smooth and round. No aggressive stuff please.Thanks for the feedback.

I might also consider buying something pre-owned. A Krell 302E was offered to me near the price range I'm looking at but I have no idea if it would match my taste! Some recommendations also include Conrad Johnson 350A. This is all very confusing!
basil19
singleendedsingle
664 posts
 
I recommend asking your local dealer about the
Burson
timekeeper monoblocks, they have 80Wpc and 240wpc in
bridged mode. They have a very smooth sound, not fatiguing
or harsh.
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jafant
19,578 posts
 
Krell and Conrad Johnson are sonic matches.
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drubin
3,274 posts
 
A friend drives his with Parasound JC-1's and it seems a great match to me.
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jafant
19,578 posts
 
On the integrated amp side of things;
Anthem 225 will drive the CS 3.7 very nicely. I want to read more opinions
from the likes of Pass Labs, B.A.T. and Conrad Johnson integrated amp owners.
lrsky
1,118 posts
 
You didn't mention a budget. New or used. 

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