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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
starsandseas
starsandseas OP
37 posts
 
Thank you, the M200s are in the running. Heat is bad.

Ron
jonathan1257
82 posts
 
Regarding your question about bridging: if I'm not mistaken, most amps bridged require an 8 ohm load. With the 3.6s rated at 4 ohms (and averaging just under 3) that would be a very tough task.
jdolgin
81 posts
 
One thought,
The McCormack DNA 1 is a fine amplifier that has stood the test of time.
It's WAY better than a number of the recommended amps with the Thiels and can be found on Audiogon for 900-1100.
A good choice that has been a proven match for the 3.6's
rleff
1,065 posts
 
I agree with Jdolgin suggestion: I had a pair of dna-1 monoblocks that drove my merlin 4b+'s and ohm f's quite well; I highly recommend the dna-1.
stevecham
3,298 posts
 
Trying to drive the 3.6 on a budget less than $1000 simply doesn;t make sense becuase there is no amp in that range that will do these speakers justice. Not my preference but a simple fact of life.

These speakers need current which means power supply which means cost.
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