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Good amps for Thiel CS 3.7 speakers?

Today, I ordered a pair of Thiel CS 3.7 speakers. I auditioned a few speakers in this price range. IMO, 3.7 are the best among them. The dealer used Bryston set up to drive them: BCD-1 CD player, BP 26 preamp, 4B SST2 power amp. I think Bryston drives these speakers extremely well. However, the sound is too analytical for my taste. I prefer a little bit warmer and more musical sound. Due to my limited budget, I won't consider luxurious pre/power amps. Right now, I am considering Accuphase E-450, which carrys a good reputation, and considered quite musical. Its output is 260W×2（4Ω）、180W×2（8Ω）. I think it should be able to drive 3.7 well. In addition, I would use Ayre C-7xe as CD player. Can you please comment on the my proposed amp and CD player? or can you give me some advice about amp, CD player, and cable in similar price range? Thank you in advance!
actuary616
nolitan
865 posts
 
Try the bel canto monoblocks with the Thiels. I heard these a few times & it sounds lovely.
The Bel cantos are quite smooth in their presentation.
mgguy
12 posts
 
I have heard thiels. They drove me out of the room. T
dob
577 posts
 
"I have heard thiels. They drove me out of the room. T "

Garbage in - Garbage out (just amplified).
Try to run this speakers with right amplification and then come back !
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curio
305 posts
 
Try to run this speakers with right amplification and then come back ! (Dob)

I own the CS 2.4 and I drive them with two Parasound Halo JC1's and Dob is right .. listen the Thiels with the right amp and you 'll understand why they could be a very good speaker.
I like Cardas Golden Reference (speaker cables) in my setup but I had good result even with the Analysis Plus Big Silver Ovals.
Thiels like amperes and cables that can carry lotsa them.

My cent!
velocityofhue
188 posts
 
BAT VK-600 sounds like what your seeking. I use it with the cs2.4 model and its magical.
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