Thiel Owners

tomthiel

Thank You for throwing the second pitch. I hope you are doing well and enjoying Summer.

Happy Listening!

I have a Hegel 390. I’m assuming this is sufficient for the 3.6? “

“Official spec lists a 2Ω minimum load, but Hegel doesn’t publish a separate rated wattage figure for 2Ω. The independent Hi-Fi News lab test does, though: measured under dynamic conditions, the H390 delivered 1.04kW at <1% THD into a 2-ohm load,  compared to 544W/4Ω and 279W/8Ω dynamic figures.

Continuous (non-dynamic) full-power behavior into 2Ω wasn’t separately published in what I found — the doubling pattern (8Ω→4Ω→2Ω roughly doubling) suggests it’s built to sustain very low impedances comfortably, consistent with the current delivery: max current is 34.1A.”

rjduncan

Very nice room and System. Per Tom's sound advice, I would reach out and touch Hegel regarding Current output of their integrated amps (IA). Specifically, the difference between models H390 and H590.  Keep me posted on your findings. 

Happy Listening!

Well, unfortunately, it seems like the situation may not be real.  After some research, I found the exact same picture of speakers that are reported for sale right now (July 2026, in the US) that were used in a 2020 Stereonet classified add from Australia.  "Seller" had a sketchy reply when I pointed this out.  Plausible, perhaps, but color me skeptical.  So I'm out on that.  With that said, this thread has really made me want to investigate Thiel speakers.  I will now be on the lookout!

@rjduncan not understanding your concern if you plan to audition / buy them in person?

On the bright side, you don’t have to buy new amps just yet!