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
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.
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.
IMO, Cardas Neutrals are amoung the weakest in their lineup , should be used on real long runs only.What made you buy them??Cross would have been a much better choice,but then again I dont care for Bryston at all and Theil is so so.To each his own
Nice compliment there Toetapfactor. I will make sure to consult you on my next purchase...lol.

Actuary you will have a very nice system. Enjoy the hell out of it. The 3.7's are very nice speakers and so are the newer Bryston amps.