Good to see you- robinbarbour
how is your Summer? Hope you are well and playing good music today. Happy Listening! |
Good to see you - thosb across other Audio forums, I have read about other Thiel owners using Primare gear, as well as, Rogue Audio to excellent effect. Hope this helps. Happy Listening! |
oblgny
good to see you my audiophile friend. Did you run a B.A.T. pre-amp w/ your Pass Labs power amp? Thanks! for chiming in and confirming more positive remarks about Reno HiFi. I knew that you had a dealing or two w/ Mark. Happy Listening! |
pwhinson
keep me posted as you take ownership of the Pass Labs. I do not know the closest dealer/retailer from Atlanta either? Mark and Kent are stand up guys and very clearly know these products w/o question. In fact, most audiophiles who are considering Nelson's products, seek out these guys for their expertise alone.
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Good to see you- silvanik
nice system. I look forward in reading more about your musical tastes.Happy Listening!
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oblgny
which ARC model? You have had some sweet gear over the years.I really enjoy reading about all of the gear that has resided in your system.
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tomthiel
2nd Note- I remember Adcom making a Limited Edition 585 mono block Amp as well. I do not recall if Nelson had his hand in the designs/production ?
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silvanik
Excellent advice. Good to see you again.
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Good to see you - thosb
Not sure about the Prima Luna? Rogue Audio is a sonic match, especially, the m-180 (monoblocks). A CS 3.7 owner over on Audio Asylum uses this combo in excellent effect. Keep us posted on your purchase decision.
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Good to see you - ronkent
Keep her. Happy Listening!
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Good to read - prof
I know that the new owner of your CS 3.7 loudspeakers will enjoy them.Perhaps he will join us here? Happy Listening!
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Welcome! dsper
Consult Mark w/ Reno HiFi since you like the Pass Labs sound. Coda, Pass and Threshold are connected, affiliated w/ Nelson Pass. Older Adcom as well. Perhaps one of the other owners here are versed in Prima Luna and can offer a suggestion.
Personally, I enjoy a tubed pre-amp mated to a solid state Power amp.I am intrigued w/ your AudioSpace CD8 transport as well.
Keep us posted on your audition/purchase decision.Happy Listening!
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utrak
Good to see you here again. Thank You for the update and confirmation via Rob's help regarding your 3.0 loudspeakers. 36 years and going strong is incredible!
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Good to see you - tomthielSound advice as always. Happy Listening!
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pwhinson
Thank You for sharing the various gear that you have tried on the CS 2.4 speaker. You are running a very interesting combination, Aesthetix and SR cabling, my audiophile friend. Looking forward in reading your report/review on the Pass Labs X150.8 amp.
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tomthiel
Thank You for the vote of confirmation. Hope you are well and enjoying the XO research/testing. Happy Listening! |
Good to see you- brayeagle hope you are well and playing good music today. Happy Listening! |
dsper
Yes, CJ and McCormack gear are sonic matches w/ our beloved loudspeakers. Keep us posted. Happy Listening! |
pwhinson
Thank You for the 1st report on your Pass Labs amp as it compares to the Bryston 4B3. I look forward in reading more on your impressions and aural thoughts between these two brands. Happy Listening! |
Sweet! tomthiel
I know that your hard work will pay off big time for us Thiel Audio owners of the CS 2.4/2.4SE models. Hopefully you and beetlemania can reach out to the CS 2.7 / 3.7 owners later down range. And then there are the guys who own vintage models, oh my, the possibilities. Keep up the excellent research/testing. Happy Listening!
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Good to see you - beetlemania
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ronkent
fantastic video. Which brand tubed amp did Arnie own and endorse?Happy Listening!
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tomthiel
Go for It! Where do you reside these days? Happy Listening!
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Thank You- ronkent
your enthusiasm on the BHK certainly has my interest peaked. I feel at ease with you being our resident PS Audio expert. I will attempt to find an audition within the Southeast region. Happy Listening!
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Very nice! tomthiel
are there any Audio shop(s) in your locale? Hope you are well and enjoying the XO project. Happy Listening!
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ronkent
is Taylor w/ Goldprint Audio your dealer/retailer? He owns and operates a very fine Audio establishment. Happy Listening!
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ronkent
my tenure w/ the CS 2.7 and CS 3.7 was spent w/ an Anthem 225 integrated amp over 4 months while on work assignment in Raleigh NC back in 2014. Both amp and loudspeakers were well broken-in and the music flowed effortlessly. Playback was as loud as I wanted w/o any clipping nor deterioration of sound/presentation. All flavors were represented from classical to world music. I can only imagine the aural pleasure demonstrated w/ a higher end amp/separates combo.
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Right On! ronkent
good to read that Taylor is doing well and expanding his operation. Success could not happen for a nicer gentleman of Audio. Happy Listening!
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Good to see you - popsmodel 3.6 is a popular one. The best thing about Thiel Audio, is that, there is a loudspeaker for every Audiophile. Happy Listening!
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Excellent counterpoint - jon_5912
I will second Bryston power amps. The BP-25/26 are very fine pre-amps as well. Happy Listening!
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tomthiel
what were the differences, if any, between the CS 2.2 and CS 2.3 models?Just curious. Happy Listening!
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As above,across many Audio forums, the CS 2.2, is still a beloved loudspeaker.Happy Listening!
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Good to read - profperhaps the new owner will join us here? Happy Listening!
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Thank You - tomthiel for the details and insight into models CS 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 loudspeakers. Another +vote for the CS 2.4 as I have never spent time w/ the 2.2 nor 2.3 models. The Passive Radiator was a stroke of genius via Mr. Jim Thiel. This driver really adds something very special to the sound, presentation, to the CS2.4 IMO. Happy Listening! |
Yes indeed - ronkent
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gryphon1972
My pleasure. Tell me about the rest of your System.
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stspur
Good to see you here. I concur w/ beetle, Clarity Cap is a sonic match.
Keep us posted on your project. There are a few DIY experts here that can assist with the re-build.
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prof- excellent points all around as you are finding out by auditioning different brands of loudspeakers. During my audio journey, Vandersteen, Triangle, Maggies and B&W were in full effect. Like yourself, I came back to Thiel Audio for this brand's outstanding timbre. Happy Listening! |
Good to see you- dancastagna
my greatest discovery of Thiel's capabilities, is that, these speakers sound excellent w/ tubed and solid state gear. Happy Listening! |
Thank You - tomthiel for the continued support and insight into these wonderful loudspeakers. Hope you are well today and enjoying good music. Happy Listening! |
pwhinson
Thank You for the update. I look forward in reading more about your aural thoughts/impressions on the Pass Labs. Happy Listening! |
Moniker: dgarretson
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All
I wanted to direct your DIY attention to last week's HiFi Chats via YouTube. The guest was Mr. Richard Vandersteen. The episode (7) was an in-depth discussion on loudspeaker building. Specifically, our beloved 1st Order filter design. The most informative session yet.
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tomthiel
Nice score! on the 3.5 loudspeaker.
This model may very well be the Panel favorite.
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tomthielThank You for today's Thiel Audio history lesson. Hopefully your examples, as above, will bring out a few of these owners for models 01,02,03,04 and CS1. I always enjoy and find it all fascinating how the older designs made a gateway to the more modern. Whom designed model TT1 after the CS 3.7 ?
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oblgny
Good to see you my New York Brother (or north of the Mason-Dixon line).Hope you are well and enjoying Summer with your family. This season is certainly drawing near closure fast, as Fall, approaches.
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