I've owned a lot of Thiels and a lot of different amps.
Here's the hard truth
If you only wanted to spend $500.00 on an amp you should have bought different speakers.
I don't think you'll be happy with anything less than a Classe 301 to drive those beasts.
Personally I think the Classe 401 would be a perfect mate!
Oh and be prepared to lay out for some good cabling too. If you ever want to truly enjoy those speakers, I mean really here them sing your going to need some high grade cables. I'd start saving for some Reference MIT cabling (ref 350's min.)
I'm not trying to discourage you. I just know first hand what it takes with those speakers. If you have to you can purchase something to get by for now but later your going to have to pay the piper for great sound.
Good luck
Here's the hard truth
If you only wanted to spend $500.00 on an amp you should have bought different speakers.
I don't think you'll be happy with anything less than a Classe 301 to drive those beasts.
Personally I think the Classe 401 would be a perfect mate!
Oh and be prepared to lay out for some good cabling too. If you ever want to truly enjoy those speakers, I mean really here them sing your going to need some high grade cables. I'd start saving for some Reference MIT cabling (ref 350's min.)
I'm not trying to discourage you. I just know first hand what it takes with those speakers. If you have to you can purchase something to get by for now but later your going to have to pay the piper for great sound.
Good luck