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Tubes or S.S. for Thiel CS 2.4?

Hi all.....I was hoping you all could give your opinions about a seeking out a new amplifier for the Thiel CS 2.4s. I'm currently building a house which will have a dedicated library/listening room about 18 X 23 feet. It will have hardwood floors, but plenty of bookcases/furniture. I currently am using a Classe CA-100 in a smallish room, and they sound great. I don't listen very loud, but this will be a new, larger room and the one component I would like to move on to is a new amplifier.
My thoughts/questions were concerning power output of a lower wattage tube amp vs. a larger solid state amp. Ideas running around in my head were amps in the price ranges of the McIntosh MC 352/MC 401, Classe CA-300, etc etc while tube amps I've thought about inc. those like BAT VK 75se, McIntosh MC275 etc.. in those power/price ranges.

What do you all think? Tube or S.S. for these speakers?
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buff
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As a Thiel dealer and 2.4 owner, I would recommend high current, high power solid state. Plinius work exceptionally well with Thiel. Simaudio works great with Thiel. I would stay away from class D, and try tube BEFORE you buy with the speakers. I am inclined to say the BAT would work nicely, but have not heard the combination. Older Krell class A designs are a great match also......
If I can help feel free to contact me.
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Thiel actually was using an older Krell solid state at the factory when I was there about a year ago.
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