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Good amps for Thiel CS 3.7 speakers?

Today, I ordered a pair of Thiel CS 3.7 speakers. I auditioned a few speakers in this price range. IMO, 3.7 are the best among them. The dealer used Bryston set up to drive them: BCD-1 CD player, BP 26 preamp, 4B SST2 power amp. I think Bryston drives these speakers extremely well. However, the sound is too analytical for my taste. I prefer a little bit warmer and more musical sound. Due to my limited budget, I won't consider luxurious pre/power amps. Right now, I am considering Accuphase E-450, which carrys a good reputation, and considered quite musical. Its output is 260W×2（4Ω）、180W×2（8Ω）. I think it should be able to drive 3.7 well. In addition, I would use Ayre C-7xe as CD player. Can you please comment on the my proposed amp and CD player? or can you give me some advice about amp, CD player, and cable in similar price range? Thank you in advance!
actuary616
dob
577 posts
 
Thiel CS 3.7 speakers are very power hungry speakers. If you don;t like Bryston somewhat clinical presentation I would suggest you to investigate Spectrom Musician III amp. Not only very powerful but very musical as well and many, me including, compares it with good tube amplifiers.
Test it in your system - they provide home trials, so nothing to loose.
unsound
7,318 posts
 
Thiel has used many different amps at shows.
tom_hankins
928 posts
 
I have heard (and owned 7.2s) several Thiels including the 3.7s with all Ayre systems and thought they were nice. But if I was looking to warm them up I would move to BAT, both preamp(tube) and amp (SS) with them.
shsohis
119 posts
 
I'm running the 3.7 with the Ayre V1x and love love the combo. The result is so much relaxed and composed when you have a good current driving the Thiels.
actuary616 OP
38 posts
 
Thanks everyone! Due to my budget, I have orderded Bryston BCD-1+BP26+7B SST2, and Cardas Neutral Reference cables from audiogon to drive 3.7. Thiel use very similar combo(they used 28B SST, rather than 7B SST, and different cables) while presenting 3.7 on 2007 CES. I believe this should be a reasonable combo. I can't wait to hear my system singing.
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