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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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gosta
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Having Thiels 2.2, 3.6 and 1.7 I've been enjoying ATC and Tannoy for a while, but will soon let the Thiel's sing again. Tested a lot of subs I would suggest ATC are the best for music. Sadly rather expensive.


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Very interesting to know. The Thiels has given me a lot of insight into the need of clarity and of phase correct sound. However I found them a bit bass-light to use without a sub and the lack of bass bottom I think also means that you are concentrating to much on the very clear mid and a bit agressive highs. Was also a bit disappointed also with the 1.7 overall, which I bought last. Should give her more chanses I suppose. Thought about acquiring a 2.4 but already got a lot of speakers and also the last year moved inte the the world of ATC, Tannoy and recently Westlake. A lot to do there too :-). Do the SS2 and the Integrator work with all models or just the 2.4? And where can you find a such? I'm unfortunately located in the Nordic so not that easy (and expensive) to buy from US. Really appreciate a tip.

I also mean that for different music and different listening environments you really need more than one set-up of speakers. If and when you want efortless dynamic at loud levels that the Thiels might not give you have a look at the ones above. Their larger models are quite fantastic. It´s on those all recordings were and still are made....
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