Look for something that can deliver 400 to 2000 Watts into 2 Ohms.
Amp recommendation to drive Thiel 3.6 speakers
Hello everyone,
My first post here. I''l get right to the point.
I am looking for recommendations for suitable power amp monoblocks to drive a pair of Thiel 3.6 that I have had for 20 years, and which I intend to keep. Let me describe my current system.
Speakers: Thiel; 3.6
Power amps: Manley 250 classic monoblocks (tube)
Pre-amp: Audio Research Reference (tube)
Phono-pre: Audio Research Reference 2 SE (tube)
Turntable: VPI/SME, and Linn LP12
Digital: Audio Research CD3
I am looking for recommendations to replace the Manleys. From what I know, the Thiels are a difficult load.
Thanks in advance
My first post here. I''l get right to the point.
I am looking for recommendations for suitable power amp monoblocks to drive a pair of Thiel 3.6 that I have had for 20 years, and which I intend to keep. Let me describe my current system.
Speakers: Thiel; 3.6
Power amps: Manley 250 classic monoblocks (tube)
Pre-amp: Audio Research Reference (tube)
Phono-pre: Audio Research Reference 2 SE (tube)
Turntable: VPI/SME, and Linn LP12
Digital: Audio Research CD3
I am looking for recommendations to replace the Manleys. From what I know, the Thiels are a difficult load.
Thanks in advance
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pyma6 Great speaker if driven well. Could do with the tweeters old ferro fluid replacement by now, then the highs will sing again, look for posts I did on how to do this yourself. Here’s one. https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/1843203?highlight=ferro%2Bfluid At 86db you need at least >150w-8ohm that can "almost" double that wattage to 4ohm and again 2ohms. And with this kind of load 3ohm, dipping to 2.3ohms you need an amp that won’t care seeing a continuous 2.5ohm load. Stereophile’s test results: Cheers George |
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