VK-55 mono blocks with Thiel CS3.6's

[bcarey13]

I just put this setup together and I couldn't be happier. Out of the gate it was the sound I was hoping for. I was concerned that the power hungry Thiels would be too much for 110wpc BATS. Before I bought them I did a bunch of searching to see if anyone had used them together but nothing. The Thiels spend most of their time below 3 ohms and dip down to 2.3ohms. I was using a Mcintosh MC500 to drive them and before that a MC7270. I'm just amazed that my wife and I listen at a lower volume on the pre, than we did with SS 500wpc. The sound is just incredible and they pair great with the Thiels. I've been through about half a dozen amps in the past two years and these are special for sure.

We've been averaging about 5-6 hours a day listening for the past two weeks. We just don't want to turn it off. My wife has been staying up past me lately listening so I had to teach her how to shut everything down correctly.

[Masterlu]

[johndoe21ro]

Originally Posted by bcarey13

I just put this setup together and I couldn't be happier. Out of the gate it was the sound I was hoping for. I was concerned that the power hungry Thiels would be too much for 110wpc BATS. Before I bought them I did a bunch of searching to see if anyone had used them together but nothing. The Thiels spend most of their time below 3 ohms and dip down to 2.3ohms. I was using a Mcintosh MC500 to drive them and before that a MC7270. I'm just amazed that my wife and I listen at a lower volume on the pre, than we did with SS 500wpc. The sound is just incredible and they pair great with the Thiels. I've been through about half a dozen amps in the past two years and these are special for sure.

We've been averaging about 5-6 hours a day listening for the past two weeks. We just don't want to turn it off. My wife has been staying up past me lately listening so I had to teach her how to shut everything down correctly.

That's the BAT magic... Congrats on your purchase! Use them in good health!
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[bcarey13]

Originally Posted by johndoe21ro

That's the BAT magic... Congrats on your purchase! Use them in good health!
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Thanks.....actually just made a deal on picking up a VK-32SE Preamp. Looking forward to seeing the difference.

[2x6spds]

I have some BAT VK56s and VK33 and a pair of gorgeous Thiel CS3.6s, but in different systems. Love them all. The Thiels are great. Rest in Peace Jim Thiel.

[dentlfly]

i own a pair of jim's CS6. love them. powered by a plinius amp. curious what other amps you tried and why these BAT's are so good. thanks.

ed

[Formerly YB-2]

A friend drives his pair CS3.6s with a 25yr-old Cary SLI-70 integrated amp and they sound terrific in his small listening room (definitely dominated by the Thiels).
I still have fond memories of my VK-30 preamp with all the bells & whistles (6-pack, etc.). BAT makes excellent gear.