@jafant I completely share your love of Thiel speakers. In fact, the CS1.5 paired with a Pass Aleph 3 was integral to getting me back into audio. Later I was fortunate to be able to review the 1.6es and got to speak with Jim directly about the design, and it was one of the greatest gifts I’ve gotten from this hobby. But, sadly he’s one of my biggest disappointments as he was pivotal to the company yet apparently put in place no succession plan for his wonderful company. What transpired after his death was an absolute tragedy in the world of audio IMHO. I miss Jim, I miss Thiel, and I think he made some of the best and most iconic speakers ever produced. His little CS1.6 to this day remains one of the best speakers I’ve ever heard in my system. Its ability to throw off a palpable 3D soundstage was almost spooky, and I would’ve loved to have heard what he would’ve produced today. Sigh.