oblgny
Nice score! I am looking forward to you getting back into a Thiel loudspeaker. I think that you will be pleasantly surprised with the CS 2.4 model. Do you own the MM2 or Gen5 Transparent cabling? I have been itching to demo the Gen5 series.
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batmanfan You own a very nice system centered around a sweet Sony SCD-XA9000ES player. I would stock up on critical parts for this model. Getting rarer to obtain.
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oblgny
Good to see you back in a pair of Thiel Audio loudspeakers, CS 2.4 model, no less. I hope to schedule a Transparent demo in the Fall. I really want to hear the Gen5 offerings. The MM and MM2 series are still very fine and viable.
Keep me posted as you massage the CS 2.4 into your room/system.
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sdl4
Thank You for the power cord suggestion. Keep us posted as you massage the Forte F3 into your room/system.
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tomthiel
does CSS stock the raw drivers and XO parts for the 7.2 model?
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thosb
Nice catch! Hope those 7.2 loudspeakers find a good home.
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brayeagle
I can only imagine the kind of power amp(s) required for the 7.2 loudspeaker? Hope that you are well as we wind down Summer.
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cascadesphil
Good to see you again. You have certainly worked up the Thiel chain.Hope you are enjoying the CS 3.7 loudspeakers.
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brayeagle
That's the spirit! A server/streamer does not interest me as well. I never minded changing out CD/SACDs.
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silvanik
Very nice system you own. Many audiophiles enjoy the Sony ES HAP-Z1
for server/streamer activities. It is a cool device that was ahead of its time upon release to consumers.
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protoss71
Welcome! Good to see you here. There are a few fans and owners of the CS 2.3 on the Panel. I concur about sitting 8-10' away from the 2.3/2.4 models. Feel free to return if you do not like Tekton Moabs.An ARC Ref5SE is a sonic match with Bryston 4B-SST.
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oblgny
Good to see you as always. Hope that you are enjoying the CS 2.4 loudspeakers. Feel free to report its merit(s) compared to the 3.5 model.
Winding down Summer here in the deep South.
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ovinewar
Welcome! good to see you here. Stay tuned while one of the Panel's vintage experts addresses your query. I look forward in reading more about your musical tastes and system.
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rossw
Welcome! Good to see you here. There are several 3.5 fans and owners on the Panel. Take your time reading through this thread, as there is a plethora, of information. I look forward in reading more about your musical tastes and system.
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ovinewar
I enjoy a wide range of music - classical, jazz, pop, rock and soul. Not into hip-hop nor rap. At your leisure, read over this thread as there is a plethora of information on Thiel Audio.
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vair68robert
Yes- over on the other Audio forums, there are a few Thiel owners who enjoy McCormack power amps. These two brands have a special synergy. Good to see you here as always.
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jazzman7
Good to read that we have another CS 2.4 owner among the Panel.
A Thiel loudspeaker makes a special gift indeed. Your Son is in for a musical treat.
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oblgny
Members of the Panel, like yourself, really makes this thread fire on all 8 cylinders. I value input from you guys who have owned several different pairs of Thiel Audio loudspeakers. Especially, those late 80's - late 90's designs. This ownership, provides guidance, for me. Hopefully, further guidance is provided for the rest of our contributors, members and readers. Add further input from our DIY guys and Industry Professionals and we have all of the ingredients for Achievement. Literally, there is something here for everyone.
Good to read that you are enjoying the CS 2.4 model. It is indeed a special loudspeaker that should not be overlooked. It benefits from a small degree of toe-in, IMO. Enjoy the Music.
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oblgny
Again, Thank You, for your assessment and evaluation of the CS 2.4 model. Your ears are on-point! As time marches forward, I believe that you will find the CS 2.4, beautiful and refined in its presentation. Continue to enjoy the music my Audiophile friend.
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thielrules
I will second Eric Clapton Unplugged for referencing and testing any system. Add Nirvana and Rod Stewart Unplugged for good measure.
Now, if we could get Don Henley Unplugged? Remarkable show that deserves to be released!
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ronkent
How did you fare from the hurricane? Hope you and other NC Thiel owners are safe.
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rwmeditz
An excellent list of musical passages for testing gear!
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newtoncr
Welcome! Good to read about another CS 2.4 owner. Take the time to read through this thread for pertinent information regarding electronics to make your loudspeakers sing. Over the years, I have read about combining Arcam and Bryston gear. Have fun!
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jazzman7
Excellent Jazz selections for testing one's system.
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beetlemania
Agreed- the CS 2.4SE does not benefit from toe-in. The upgraded cross-over (XO) and Outrigger decoupling makes a refined, sublime, difference.
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Another +vote for the CS 2.7 loudspeaker being perfect without any further upgrade(s).
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brayeagle
Celebrate! George. Thank You for being our elder member of the Panel.Make every day count, indeed. Until next time.
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jimihandtrix
Welcome! Good to see yo here. Standby until one of our vintage experts from the Panel addresses your query. I look forward in reading more about your musical tastes.
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thielrules
Thank You for sharing your Summer 3.5 project. Strong work- this model is beloved by many members of the Panel here. How we wish OEM drivers and parts were available for these Vintage loudspeakers?
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vair68robert Thank You for posting the article. Good to read that the MF-2550SE is a sonic match for CS 3.7 loudspeakers. The Premier 350SA is my long-standing reference Power amp.
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jimihandtrix
Keep us posted on your DIY project. As above, Rob at CSS is an excellent resource for all things Thiel Audio.
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tomthiel
Thank you for your experience and wisdom here. Good to read that Jim and Nelson traveled the same circle. Nelson’s gear is a Sonic match for our beloved loudspeakers. Adcom, First Watt and Pass Labs offer goodness from yesterday and today. I will keep a watch for an original Adcom
GFA 555 amp. I see one quite often around the net.
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tomthiel
Thank You for the update. Good to read that your pair of DR-9s are back and ready for action! I know you were doubting if they would return operational. There are many fans of the Classe' brand here. Feel free to give a shout-out for the repair/service Expert.
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last_lemming
Nice! system. Interesting combination of Cardas/PAD cabling. Agree with Tom's assessment and suggested testing polarity. Does the B.A.T. pre-amp reverse polarity? The CS 2.4 loudspeaker is balanced Bass to Treble, Treble to Bass without any mid-bass fall out. Hope the culprit is diagnosed soon. Good to see you again.
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tomthiel
It is imperative to post both negative and positive experiences when dealing with these repair operations/techs. We would not want other Audiophiles to have the same misfortune(s).
I am looking forward in reading more about the Adcom/Benchmark/Classe'
shoot-outs.
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vair68robert
Nice catch! No doubt that the CJ MF-2550/2550SE will become a modern classic. This is probably the last solid-state power amp we will see from CJ as well. Thank You for posting impressions on this model plus McCormack DNA.
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silvanik
Thank You for sharing this information from your side of the World. I am looking forward in reading more about the speaker repair report.
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tomthiel
Thank You for consistently staying in contact with Rob at CSS.
Hope you are well and gearing up for the Fall season.
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bighempin
Nice catch! Good to see your return here.
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silvanik
A nice system and beautiful pics of your room. I like the Thiel Audio homage.
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