Parasound Halo JC-1 for Thiel CS 5i

Hi,

I have a set of Thiel CS5i's that I am running with a W4S ST1000 amp.

Would Parasound Halo JC-1 mono amps be an improvement? Why?

Thanks,

Dsper

dsper12-30-2015 7:15pm

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unsound Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,315 posts 01-16-2016 at 02:51am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Krell.
unsound Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,315 posts 01-16-2016 at 07:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ^I'll hazard a guess that it's not the 4 Ohm load that's the issue. As I posted earlier: Krell.
unsound Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,315 posts 01-23-2016 at 03:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ^Thiel used to recommend one only use "Endust". Most everything else will leave dreaded fisheye. I apply the Endust to a soft cloth not directly to the cabinets. Be careful, especially with older models, cleaning the grill cloths, as it's possible to either push in the domes or if vacuuming to detach the voice coils. Except for the CS 2's (and perhaps other models?) which use an adhesive in addition to the screws to attach the grills to the cabinet, it might be wise to remove the grills before cleaning the grill cloths.
unsound Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,315 posts 01-23-2016 at 04:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete dsper, with the CS 5's it's the amps capability into 2 Ohms that is most relevant. I would only consider amps that could double down and down again into that load. I would recommend by starting with amps spec'd with the capability to deliver at least 400 Watts into 2 Ohms, and ideally 800 to 1600 Watts into 2 Ohms. After that it comes down to the sonic characteristics of the amps under consideration and personal preference. These speakers amp requirements is perhaps the only reason I don't own them. Driven properly, they are wonderful! Krell ;-).

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