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Integrated amp for Thiel 3.7's
Thanks unsound.....but the price!Can't really go there- even the progression clocks in at $18k. 
Integrated amp for Thiel 3.7's
Hmm thanks for that- definitely interesting.Btw, anybody have thoughts on the Nelson integrated (250)...reviews are good and I obviously have some familiarity with the Pass sound that works well with the Thiels.I obviously have to wonder how the I... 
If I were to replace my VPI Airies1 with a 4k or so budget?
Thanks everyone for the very interesting posts.  My impression that unless I plan to make a major investment (as suggested mulveling) I should stock to the Aires.  As for the speed control I'll stick with the SDS and maybe focus on an arm upgrade-... 
Integrated amp for Thiel 3.7's
yes sorry-  you know....senility!! 
If I were to replace my VPI Airies1 with a 4k or so budget?
Thanks for all this- very interesting.  I should have added to all of this that . I also the VPI SDS- so unless the Sota controller is so much better I'd probably stick with the SDS, no?@ millercarbonYou raise an interesting point re the phono.  I... 
Integrated amp for Thiel 3.7's
yes absolutely- I always check if power doubles, or is close, every time the impedance doubles.  Although the specs often do go that far- and my general assumption, which I always try to duoble check if the measurements are available.   I also alw... 
Integrated amp for Thiel 3.7's
Yes I realize I need something that is v stable into 2 0hms considering how close to that level the  impedance  for a significant part of frequency spectrum.I think that the Luxman should be able to handle that but I will have to double check.  Th... 
If I were to replace my VPI Airies1 with a 4k or so budget?
Thank for this.  Indeed I have told on several accasions that the Aries is going to very hard to beat without spending a lot more money.  I have wanted to call VPI to ask them about upgrading the tonearm- i wasn't sure it is possible but then agai... 
Integrated amp for Thiel 3.7's
Hello all,I want apologize for having disappeared and dropping this thread but I unexpectedly had to travel for work.I also wanted to thank everybody for their thoughts and advice- it has given me a lot to think about.There is a rather interesting... 
Int Amp for Thiel CS 3.7
The momentum has gotten so some great press and it looks like it can probably drive anything.....but then there's the price.....the horror, the horror...... 
Int Amp for Thiel CS 3.7
Hi Thieliste,I hope all is well with you- I was just wondering what you decided to do and if you are happy with match for Thiel 3.7's.As you might recall I also have Thiel 3.7's which I simply love and use daily.   I am also looking for an upgrade... 
Thiel Owners
Hello Thiel owners- jafant asked me to join the thread as I am a Thiel 3.7 owner and I have been on a quest to get the most out of them at my budget- right now looking to maybe replace my current preamp or possibly the dac.  You can see my origina... 
Thiel 3.7's and Pass Labs xa60.5's- now looking for the next upgrade
Yes thanks.I plan to call Pass and Reno over the next couple of weeks.  What advice they give me should prove very interesting.  I was looking at the Reno HiFi website and it does seem that both the XP12 and XP20 are available used and at a fairly... 
Thiel 3.7's and Pass Labs xa60.5's- now looking for the next upgrade
@jafant I will definitely join the Thiel owners thread.  Many thx for the kind invitation! 
Thiel 3.7's and Pass Labs xa60.5's- now looking for the next upgrade
So I am now seriously looking at trying out a Pass labs preamp.  That said I would also like to get a sense from fellow A'goners what a tube alternative could be- in other words something that would be clear stop up from the Primaluna Dialogue Pre...