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Thiel CS2.4 to what?

I'm getting the itch to upgrade my speakers (Thiel CS2.4). Nothing really wrong with them, they image like crazy, is like a clear window into the music, but I sometimes feel they are a bit too "reserved" and missing the joie de vivre. Looking for something that instills more life.

Rest of the system is PS Audio DirectStream Dac driving a pair of Bel Canto Ref500M. Front end includes a PS Audio PerfectStream Transport, a Auralic Aries streamer, Clearaudio turntable with PS Audio NuWave phono. All cables are Cardas.

My room is a semi-dedicated room (sharing it with my office, which is in an alcove off the listening room). I do have a sloped ceiling on the front wall (it's a finished attic), about 16' wide and 14' deep. Some acoustic panels to tame reflections.

Budget would be in the range of $4-6000 above what I can get for the Thiels (thinking about $2k as they are in awesome condition and has the upgraded maple finish). Basically, what would you recommend that is similar to the Thiel, but has more dynamics and a bit less sterile.
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3090
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If you like what Thiels have to offer it'll be tough to find it anywhere else. I have both 7.2's and 3.6's and the only thing I'd ever think about replacing them with are Tidal Contriva G2's or Agoria's. They're that good. I like and respect lots of other speakers and speaker designers but for what I need and like, nothing beats Thiel except Tidal.

I've had issues in the past when I only had the 3.6's and what I've found is 90% of success with Thiel's are getting the amplification right. You get the muscle right, and the rest is just season to taste.
3090
24 posts
 
Pops,

I agree. I power my 7.2 's with a pair of Mac MC7300's in mono parallel. Music pours out them. The 3.6's are in my theater. They're getting the step-child treatment until I get a proper amp. 
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