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Thiel 3.6, what will drive them best?

I'm looking for an amp that will drive the Thiel 3.6's to their ultimate potential. Unfortunately price matters, in that I derive pleasure thinking of myself as the ultimate connoiseur of the most for the least...

In other words I'm cheap! (nudge, nudge, wink, wink, and say thanks),

Ron
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pubul57
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How much lower than $1000 is your budget? $500?
tvad
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EVS100S ICEpower stereo amp from Ric Shultz is $800. Same price for a pair of EVS100M monoblocks.

I have no idea how they would sound with the Thiel speakers, but the amps come with a 30 day money back guarantee, and they are certainly inexpensive for audiophile amplifiers.
stevecham
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Krell: If you can find a cx series amp 300cx that you can afford, or better still a 400cx, I guarantee this will be exactly what will make them sing. This way there will be no current dipping by the amp at the minimum impedance they demonstrate in a the low 2s.
tvad
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02-02-08: Stevecham
Krell: If you can find a cx series amp 300cx that you can afford...
This is available for the OP's budget below $1000?
bdgregory
1,580 posts
 
I agree with B&K M-200 mono blocks. The best high power amp available for <$800. Some can be found for $500 or less if they're the early vintage (which perform as well as anything). Current galore!
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