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Good to see you- prof
what other gear accommodated the Paradigm Personal 3F.
Can this speaker mate with solid state and tubed electronics?
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Right On! prof
I spent some demo time a few years back w/ the Paradigm Signature (S8)
speaker with an Anthem pre/processor, power amp and Audioquest cabling all around. Not sure which cross-over is deployed in that model compared to Thiel? I concur w/ your thoughts/impressions- very clean and very clear in presentation. Still, to my ears, the S8 did not get the timbre nor richness
accurate. This is not a fault, merely, different.
Indeed, Anthem does build powerful amps.
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Thanks! for sharing- wadav
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Another thought that begs the question- wadav;
Whom else, besides SG, considered buying into the company after Mr. Thiel passed?
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Insane! there are now (2) pairs of CS 2.4SE speakers for sale here on Audiogon. Hope these speakers and the CS 3.7 models find a good home.
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Good to see you - zkga
I have not heard any of the Alpha Core nor Anticable offerings. Each brand has a strong following. I will search over the other audio forums and try to get answer for you regarding sonic matches.
When I was auditioning Thiel speakers, attempting to nail down the model that I wanted for myself, Audioquest products were involved. Excellent sound and an excellent value- even the older cables/cords.
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Thanks! for the update- marqmike.
good to read that Rob ruled out a failed driver saving you time and money for any rebuild. Agreed, the CS 2.4 is an excellent speaker and offers excellent value. Last pair I spotted on eBay were listed for $1699-
A steal at that price! I really believe that the redesigned oval passive radiator is the reason that the 2.4 betters the 2.2/2.3 models. Not sure if the cross-over was re-worked or not? Could be a combination of both?
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No problem- zkga
on the few occasions that I have heard a Cardas cable, it is too warm for my taste. This was on tubed and solid state gear. The Golden Reference is an iconic IC used by many writers of the Audio press, so referencing it will not be an issue.
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Veterans-
Thank You For Your Service. America would not enjoy Liberty nor Freedom
without your Heroic efforts.
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Good to see you again- vair68robert,
another +vote for hugging our beloved Thiel speakers. It took 2 years for me to find my pair from the original audition date to sale date.
Great stories guys.
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Good to see you- zkga and prof
take your time and move the speakers around your listening space (if you can based on configuration/design). Then dial -in to a more specific taste in presentation. And yes, sonic changes can occur with the simplest of movements. Keep me posted on your progress.
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brskie
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Good to see you- bill10907
you have a very good ear- the Cardas Golden Cross is notoriously warm.
Still, it is an iconic cable to this day and used in many of the Audio press' systems. I have heard the Cardas Clear, Clear Beyond. While not as warm as these older models, will continue to give the listener the company's signature sound (warmth and detail). Maybe one of the guys here can chime in to your query.
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zkga,
think about contacting Mr. Rob Gillum at Thiel customer service in Lexington KY. If I run across a set I will contact you. Keep us posted.
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Good to see you- prof.
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tomthiel
Thank You another Thiel Audio history lesson. I am looking forward in reading more about your visit with Bill next month. Make a few notes about his room/system if possible. Very few of Us enjoy a dedicated space for our Stereo systems. Me included. Bill should have a pretty impressive Test-Bench. Our hobby needs more "modders" or "mods".
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vair68robert
Looking forward to your pics in Virtual Systems.
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tomthiel
A few cases here in Alabama. We have the good fortune of plenty of natural sunshine and a very small international citizenship (unlike major U.S. cities).
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oblgny
Good to read that your CS 2.4 speakers found the next home. Equally good to read that you are back in the game from the sideline. Keep us posted as you massage those Usher speakers into your room/system.
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tomthiel
Hope that you are well this Spring day. How is the covid-19 situation in your locale? Stay safe.
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Outstanding! news indeed- prof Happy Listening! |
Hope you guys had a fun and music -filled holiday weekend.
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danomar
I have you at the Top of my search list. Give me an idea of how far you are willing to travel? I can fully recommend a road trip to pick up a sweet pair of Thiel speakers. I did without hesitation.
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Much Thanks! prof.
No, not an employee of Walmart, Inc. I would not mind owning some of the company's older holdings though.
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Welcome! dhoff01-
we all look forward in reading about your years in Audio. Everyone has a story to tell. The CS 3.7 in Les Paul finish is stunning and beautiful. Good to have you aboard. Happy Listening! |
Good to see you- robinbarbour nice catch on the eBay listing. Happy Listening! |
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Thank You- David (dhoff01) for the kind words and thoughts regarding this thread. As you have read here and other audio forums, I am passionate about this brand of loudspeakers. Mr. Thiel did indeed create something special per his designs. I would like to think that there is a model / vintage for every music lover. Best of all, these speakers are easy to match with tubed or solid-state electronics. Additionally, the various classes A A/B and D fare well to the listener. For me, the real fun begins and ends with aftermarket cables and power cords. It is really incredible at the number of designers and manufacturers in this niche' aspect of our hobby. Moreover, fine tuning of one's system is key to obtain its full potential. The products are out there, entry level to full -on state of the art, covering all budgets. Yes, I do believe that you are the only contributor utilizing pure Class A currently. This is a good thing as it evolves the discussion at issue. Likewise, I enjoy Jazz and Rock music (and a little Classical for good measure). Thiel excels with these (3) genres and completely sold me on this brand during several auditions. Happy Listening!
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Good to see you- William (oblgny)
are you still enjoying the sound of your system via Goertz cabling?
Do you miss the Transparent cabling? Regarding the 3.5 model, watch eBay often. As of late there have been many pairs of both 3.5 and 3.6 loudspeakers for purchase.
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A few of my musical selections on CD and SACD;
The Moody Blues- Days of future Passed
The Beach Boys- Pet Sounds
The Beatles- Sgt. Pepper
The Doors - S/T
The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are you Experienced?
(The) Cream - Disraeli Gears
Black Sabbath - S/T
Pink Floyd - DSOTM
Van Halen - S/T
Tears For Fears - Songs from the big Chair
Jamie Cullum - Twentysomething (Reference/Demo Disc)
Notice the first (3) titles are groundbreaking concept albums (in their own right) of the rock/pop era. Happy Listening!
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tomthiel
Thank You for the continued history lessons. Looking forward in reading about your report after consulting Steven Hill and George Cardas.Have you given thought about Ray Kimber?
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vair68robert
I enjoy reading about your Cabling project as well. The Panel, has quite a few DIY guys here. Keep up the excellent work and have fun!
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beetlemania
Are you using those Ayre wood blocks under your gear? If so, how do you have it configured? Good to read that you are engaging tweaks to your system as well.
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Good to see you- corvette01-
a basement is structally sound and fortified making it the perfect listening room. Concrete is much more solidified compared to dry-wall applications.
Hope you are well and enjoying this holiday season.
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brayeagle
Hope that you are well this Spring. Good to see you here, as always.
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Not a bad idea- corvette01
I do not own any video recording gear to do it justice. The notion has crossed my mind several times though. Certainly a fun project in the making upon completion of my system.
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Thanks! for sharing- bobsjr4
this is true regarding no more amp(s) avail for the SS1 / SS2 models.
It would be cool for one of you engineers to figure out how to rebuild one of those things to original Thiel specs (if possible).
I have often wondered if Mr. Jim Thiel kept recrods/documents for his
designs? If it exists, whom holds his information?
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Good to see your return- ronkent.
Thank You for sharing your Thiel speaker paths to the CS 2.7.
REL is a fantastic subwoofer that can really compliment any system.
What other gear, including cabling, do you own?
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Guys-
starting January 2018 Mr. Rob Gillum will celebrate 30 years w/ Thiel Audio.
Let us hope that there are many more years down range for him.
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Welcome! ish_mail
good to read that the integrator went into your hands. Thanks for writing about the cross-overs and effects on speakers. What gear is in your system?
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