Power for Thiel 7.2


Would two (2) Classe Ca 301 in mono mode be enough (600 w at 8 and 1200 at 4) or a single Krell stereo mode at 400 w channel 8 ohm 800 4 ohm.
Which way to go?
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Showing 1 response by justin_time

I have used both the Thiels and Watt/Puppies (my current) speakers. They are very different but share one common characteristic: they are highly detailed, sometimes sounding analytical or a little bright to the point of hardness, especially with less than perfect source.

I found that the MIT CVT cables, while not ideal for other speakers, match the Thiels and W/P very well because they tend to soften the top end just a tad.

Likewise, I found that a pair of BAT VK-60--the newer SE-75 should be even better--can drive these speakers to great satisfaction because of good match in strengths and weaknesses. The midrange is glorious, the top end detailed and smooth. Only the bottom end could be a little tighter and deeper, but I use a subwoofer so that's not a big problem. The solid-state amps I've tried delivered better bass but none could properly handle the speakers' top end. Of course, I haven't tried everything.