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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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pops
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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.

Thats a big statement 3090 and I agree, I have spent some time with Tidals.  I have 3.6 (my favorite) and CS6.  Mcintosh 501’s drive them good, Classe CA200 drives them better.  

I ventured off track a few years ago with Egglestons Andra II’s because I admired them years ago but I could never keep the Thiels out of the system.  Hard to switch speakers when you are so accustomed to the sound and performance.
pops
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@audiojan “window into the music” as you describe is spot on! That is one of the addicting qualities of Thiels. Also, I personally would never leave before I maximized all other compenents and cables upstream synergistically.

My Thiels have always kept up and risen to new levels of performance with every component upgrade I have made.
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