pwhinson
contact Mr. Rob Gillum at CSS as above. There are a few gentlemen that use Sound Anchor platforms with their CS 2.4 speakers. During my auditioning I preferred the speaker sitting on carpet without any decoupling. How do you like the Pass Labs amp-
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holco
Good to see you again. Thank You for sharing your diagram with the panel. I am sure that Tom and Beetle will chime in.
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cascadesphil
Do you recall the peak Amperes of the KWA 150SE ? This measurement or Slew Rate are strong indicators on the performance of a Power amp.
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gdnrbob
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thielrules
Nice score! Good to read that you guys are keep Mr. Rob Gillum in business. I have heard the Bryston 3B-ST a few times and do not underestimate its presence. It is a real sleeper of a power amp.
Stepping up to the SST or SST2 will reward the listener even more.
Keep us posted as you massage these loudspeakers into your room, system.
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gwgjr31
Good to see you again. Stay tuned for your query to be answered.
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oblgny
as always, good to see you my friend. With all of this talk about the 3.5 model, I knew that you would eventually chime in. Hope you are well and your situation is improving. You and Tom really knows this loudspeaker inside and out. Keep us posted should you choose to purchase from High Performance Stereo.
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unsound
Agreed, more power into lower impedance points is a necessary factor.
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holco Thank You for sharing. Happy Listening! |
oblgny
check out eBay as there are (2) pairs of CS 2.4 in New York. Then, there is a single pair in NH, followed by another single pair, in RI. Hope these wonderful speakers peak an interest and you are able to score an audition. Keep us posted on the next direction.
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esprits4s
Good to see you again. Perhaps one of our CS5 or CS 7.2 experts can chime in to assist your query. Stay tuned.
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rosami
great timing for another consideration of Thiel speakers. Over on eBay, there are several pairs of CS 2.4 loudspeakers. Grab a demo if you can, much has changed since the CS 3.6 model. Keep us posted should you decide to go in a different brand, direction.
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thielrules
Thank You for the Bryston 7B suggestions. I will make an effort to obtain information of the newer (cubed) edition of this amp. Happy Listening! |
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beetlemania
Not a bad idea for a start-up via Kickstart or GoFundMe account.
Hope you are well and enjoying the XO project. There is an outstanding team on-board for this venture.
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harrylavo
Very interested in reading more about your Audio history and stories. Feel free to send a PM (email) to me if you do not want to post here.
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Excellent caps, resistors discussion- Beetle and Tom.
Thank You for so much information as it benefits us all.
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holco
Thank You for your DIY approach and posts in making Thiel speakers better for those interested. Happy Listening!
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tomthiel
Thank You for the high points regarding the CS5 and 7.2 loudspeakers.
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tomic601
Good to see you again.
Only if I can obtain a demo in Atlanta. I really enjoyed the synergy of Ayre amp and universal player. Very tough to beat.
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dhoff01
Excellent! I do believe that you are the first to mix/match Accuphase and Ayre (similar to mix/match Accuphase and Cary). Those are pretty exclusive Audiophile brands. Good to learn that they are a sonic match w/ our beloved Thiel speakers.
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thieliste
The DAG is certainly a sonic match for Thiel Audio speakers.
Beauty and Power in a single case. You owe it to yourself to find an audition.
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last_lemming
Right On! Yes- the CS 2.4 can absolutely play well with as little as 60wpc. Your 12x13 room provided the icing on the cake.
My 1st encounter with the 2.4 was in a small room (not exact on actual dimensions?). I always go into any demo with my living room in mind and Soundscape's room was smaller indeed. In reflection, the presentation and sound was perfect. And to think, a small Creek integrated amp was provided the aural pleasure. I was and am hooked!
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stspur
Thank You for the XO update. There are several 3.6 owners on the Panel that can benefit from your upgrade project. Keep up the excellent DIY work!
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fitter468
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ish_mail
Good to see you. Thank You for sharing a bit of Classe' and Thiel history.
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last_lemming
2nd note- good to read that you re-considered against selling the CS 2.4 loudspeaker. Big mistake, IMO.
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stspur
I will concur w/ beetle- "S" most likely means Solens.
Great job!
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tomthiel
Nice work to you and Beetle as well. Looking forward in reading about your test-build. Happy Listening!
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holco
nice work- Keep us posted on your project and its outcome sound-wise.
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last_lemming
One of my fave demo tracks that will reveal the 2.4's capability- Pearl Jam "Oceans". Incredible dynamics for a 90's Rock recording. The passive radiator really enhances the bottom end.
Play it LOUD!
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dsper
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rosami
Thank You for sharing your listening experience with the Bryston, Thiel, combination. Naim is a very fine brand and it is good to learn that there is a synergy on Thiel loudspeakers. You are the first contributor to post owning both brands that I have read across multiple Audio forums to date. If you find that replacing the driver(s) in your 3.6 model, I feel that you may be pleasantly surprised owning the CS 2.4 or CS 2.7 speaker.
Much Thanks for the compliments on this thread. On board are DIY guys, Experts and Fans of our beloved speakers. There are many of you vintage owners as well. All of these factors do indeed make for a go-to reference experience. I look forward in reading more about your Audio journey and musical preferences.
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mr_bill
thosb, enjoys the CS 2.3 loudspeaker. Perhaps he will see this post and chime-in on its merits. Happy Listening!
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rosami
Which brand(s) of cabling are you using in your set-up?
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junzhang10
Good to see you here. Another interesting pairing w/ the Lexicon 512 / Thiel CS .5 combo. Which brand(s) of cabling are you using?
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mr_bill
Welcome back. I can speak to the effect of the CS 1.6 , CS 2.4 , CS 2.7 and CS 3.7 models. The CS 1.6 is a nice 2-way speaker for the casual listener in a small to medium sized room. A subwoofer will compliment this model nicely if you want a little more low-end response. Great speaker for a near-field application as well. Next, the CS 2.4 is a sweet spot and honey of a loudspeaker to boot. There are several pairs now on eBay. An outstanding 3-way, IMO. Models CS 2.7 and CS 3.7 were Mr. Jim Thiel's last design which featured a modern coaxial and wavy - appearanced drivers. To date, I still wonder the number of pairs built for each loudspeaker. All models feature beautiful and well braced cabinets, sloped baffles, for optimum performance. And do they ever deliver the musical goods!I cannot speak to the CS 1.5 , 2.3 nor 3.6 models. I want to report that the CS 2.2 and CS 2.3 are represented somewhere within this thread. Check out Audio Asylum and AVS Forum, as there are a few owners across those sites. If you have not done so, read this thread starting with post #1 to the present. An incredible amount of information is available.
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rosami
Thank You for citing your cables. Agreed, the Naim DIN cables are very good as well as Nordost products. Either way, you cannot go wrong.Looking forward in reading more after you solve any pending system issue(s). Happy Listening!
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pops
Good to see you. Hope you are well and enjoying this Holiday season.
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thielrulesPRAT can also reference Pace-Rhythm-ATtack. Either interpretation is correct. Happy Listening!
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junzhang10
Nice matching of cables and power cords. I heard DH Labs earlier this year and enjoyed their presentation. Older Kimber is still very good as well.What kind of music/sacd do you like? Happy Listening!
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junzhang10
A very nice collection of SACDs. I own about 200 and a mix of Classical, Jazz and Rock. Happy Listening!
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anthonymoody
Welcome! aboard. Good to see that you found us here. I believe that you will find this thread helpful and informative. There are a few gentlemen who own the 3.6 loudspeaker and other vintage Thiel models. I look forward in reading more about your Audio journey, musical tastes and system.
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jon_5912
Absolutely! it is all about shopping around to find the best gear that suits your taste. I was thinking that you are one of our CS 2.2 owners, thanks for the confirmation. Yamaha is still a top Audio competitor. Pioneer and Sony are not quite what they used to be as a force. Denon has a hit-or-miss record as well. Not sure if JVC is still in the game? Not sure if Marantz is making their receivers in Japan? Happy Listening!
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jab
Good to see you again. Yes, it is noted that VAC and VTL are well-suited for Thiel loudspeakers. Thank You for citing your preference. What other gear is in your system?
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jon_5912
Spot On! The 8" woofer is excellent, as well as, the passive radiator. Really does make for a pleasant aural experience at any level in a small to medium sized room. Happy Listening!
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