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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Showing 13 responses by jafant

cal3713hope to see your return to Thiel Audio speakers.  Happy Listening!
pwhinson
Thank You for the follow up on Pass Labs.  Feel free to keep me updated over on the Thiel Owners thread.  Happy Listening!

pwhinson


I am looking forward in reading more about the Pass Labs X150.8 as you massage it into your system.  Happy Listening!

audiojan

A nice thread with valuable information therein.  Happy Listening!

gosta
Please join us over on the Thiel Owners thread. I would like to read more about your Audio journey. It seems that you have had quite a few pairs of Thiel loudspeakers. You can offer a unique perspective.

Happy Listening!

woots

Join us over on the Thiel Owners thread. I would like to read more about your Audio journey.  Happy Listening!

audiojan

should you decide to keep the CS 2.4 speakers. Please join us over on the Thiel Owners thread. I would like to read more about you and your Audio journey.  Good suggestions as above.  Happy Listening!