Thiel Owners

cascadesphil

Thank You for addressing thosb query on the ModWright gear. I knew that we had a Modwright owner or 2 on the Panel. Class D is a different kind of Amp. Good to read that you are enjoying success with the LSA Voyager.

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thosb

Thank You for citing Dan Wright's reply to your KWA 100 SE query. Did Dan talk about peak current in (A)mperes ?

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cascadesphil

Do you recall the peak Amperes of the KWA 150SE ? This measurement or Slew Rate are strong indicators on the performance of a Power amp.

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Thanks guys.  Good to know re the MW KWA 150 SE, but it's in another league compared to the 100, spec and price wise.  Dan didn't share any details in terms of peak current, his was just a quick response.  I do have the newer tweeters, same as the 2.4s I think.  Guess it's smarter to hold off and consider either the Peachtree or LSA GaN or maybe Audio GD Master 3A or used Ayre.  

@thosb,:

Thiel CS2.3 Loudspeaker Specifications | Stereophile.com

Thiel CS2.3 Loudspeaker Measurements | Stereophile.com

Thiel's recommended power for the CS 2.3's was between 100 and 400 Watts per channel for an amplifiers standard 8 Ohm rated output.  Thiel also suggested a minimum of a 3 Ohm load, how ever as indicated in the 2nd link independent testing demonstrated a 2 Ohm minimum load and with a high capacitive phase angle to boot. 

This all suggests that ideally one would have amplification capable of delivering between 400 and 1600 Watts per channel into 2 Ohms, depending of course on one's room and desired volume levels. Be wary of amplifier manufacturers claims of "being stable into 2 Ohms". That only suggests that the amp won't go into oscillation when presented with a 2 Ohm load, not how much power it will actually provide, or how much distortion will occur at 2 Ohms, or how it good or bad it will actually sound into 2 Ohm loads. I think you'll find that theses requirements will make your short list that much shorter.