Speaking to Thiel they said that they mostly use Krell amps in their listening rooms. I know Krell is known for treble sizzle and a analytical sound...so it wouldn't be the first choice in my book. A better balance might be a sonic frontiers tube amp. the power 2 or 3? With the 1.5's you'd be fine with the SF power 2. It's a small speaker and if you're not in a huge room 100 watts will go a LONG way.
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I currently have a pair of thiel 1.5. I am also currently using a audio research d-60 amplifier for them rated at 60 watts / channel @ 8 ohms.
I see that in my speaker manuals the speakers are rated at 4 ohms (3 ohms min) Would this make my amplifier closer to 100 watts at 4 ohms?
Also, I do have the upgrade bug and realize my amplifier is the weakest link. What do you guys recommend as far as power linked to Thiel 1.5's I have tried them with tube amplifiers with terrible results.
Thank you,
I see that in my speaker manuals the speakers are rated at 4 ohms (3 ohms min) Would this make my amplifier closer to 100 watts at 4 ohms?
Also, I do have the upgrade bug and realize my amplifier is the weakest link. What do you guys recommend as far as power linked to Thiel 1.5's I have tried them with tube amplifiers with terrible results.
Thank you,