As above, the Classics ( vintage) never go out of style.
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tomthiel
In your estimation, what years in production for the GFA 555 power amp ?
Did Jim have this model in his lab ?
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tomthiel
Thank You for the Adcom follow up. I notified my resources about locating an original GFA555 power amp. More to follow.
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beetlemania
Thank You for the Cardas follow up. I have a good feeling that this whole Covid-19 situation will make Audio companies re-think business dealings with china.
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tomthiel
Excellent! An Adcom GFA 555 is not hard to locate. Good to read that you found one. Looking forward in reading your report then upgrade via JW.
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amscott
Welcome! Good to see you here. As above, Consult Mr. Rob Gillum at coherentsourceservice.com (CSS). He is located in Lexington, KY.
Keep me posted on the CS6 repair process. I look forward in reading more about your Musical tastes and System.
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prof
Nice pics. Feel free to post in Virtual Systems.
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tomthiel
Thank You for the follow up. I hope that you are well and accomplishing much R&D.
In those early days, it must have been enlightening to watch Cable manufacturers develop into their own niche of our Hobby.
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tomthiel
When Jim and You were developing Thiel Audio, was there a duration or time for experimenting with Silver cables? Interconnects (IC) or Speaker (SP)?
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Excellent Cabling discussion Guys. Keep up the good work.
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tomthiel
Thank you for the Cabling update. Across the Audio forums, Belden, Blue Jeans and Morrow all have a strong following. Grover Huffman as well. Keep up the excellent R&D work!
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tomthiel
Did you take stock of your Adcom amp? If so, when will it go downrange for Upgrade?
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tomthiel
Wonderful! Take all of the side-trip(s) you want. I am a big fan of the DMP label.
Excellent recordings there. Good to read that the Amp(s) arrived and 1 is headed to JW for upgrade. Exciting times indeed. Our hobby can benefit from all of the "modders" possible. Especially, CD and SACD players.
I hope that you are well this August evening. Summer starts to wind down now.
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tomthiel
Thank You for the Kentucky update. Good to read that the Adcom is working out.
I am looking forward in reading more about your impressions and thoughts.
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tomthiel
Which brand(s) does JW upgrade other than Adcom ?
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tomthiel
Thank You for sharing this initial data. No doubt you will learn and progress more after JW's Adcom amp returns. Have fun!
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tomthiel
Thank you for your contributions and hard work here. Jim is smiling on this thread.
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stanleym9999
Welcome! Good to see you here today. We have many 3.5 experts here on the Panel. Stay tuned until those guys chime in to address your queries.
I look forward in reading more about your Musical tastes and system.
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ydjames
Always good to see you here. Thank You for the Benchmark endorsement. Impressive that the DAC3 better a T+A DAC8. T+A is no slouch.
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danomar
Welcome! Good to see you here. The good news is that there are many Thiel loudspeakers fans and owners around metro Atlanta. We have several members on the Panel. There are a few outside of Atlanta as well. You are among friends.
I would contact Alan at Hifi Buys as above. He may have a list of old clients. If that does not work out, contact Mike at Wolf Song Audio 678.939.2133 north of Atlanta.
Should you need additional assistance, contact me anytime. I look forward in reading more about your Musical tastes.
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jonandfamily
Thank you for chiming in on danomar's query.
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oblgny
Welcome! Back my New York Brother. Always good to see you today. Of course you guys can list gear for acquisition here. The best place to sell Audio wares is U.S. Audiomart. If one requires a global audience then eBay is unsurpassed.
I hope that you are well and enjoying Summer as it draws to close soon.
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tomthiel
nice score! I hope that you can utilize these Speakers to further your R&D in upgraded XO testing.
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tomthiel
Right On! I believe that you will find the CS 2.4 very easy to acclimate. And yes, it is an Elegant loudspeaker. Us 2.4 fans and owners are looking forward to your XO upgrade path(s).
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tomthiel
Thank You for the initial impressions and thoughts on Adcom GFA 555 JW upgraded amp. Certain brands of gear are All-Time classics. The fact that someone can "mod" specific equipment makes it even sweeter. I look forward in reading more about your visit with Mr. Bill Thalmann in October.
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tomthiel
Excellent advice as above. Oppo, PS Audio or separate Transport / DAC are the choices per your System requirements. Oppo and PS Audio offer excellent customer service (repair) as well.
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tomthiel
2nd Note;
what became of your Sony ES SCD-1 ?
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tomthiel
Thank You for the update. Do you recall whom hot rodded the SCD-1 ?
The 2000’s decade was prime time for CD and SACD players and the experts who modded. Players SCD-1 and SCD 777 were at the Top of the Class.
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tomthiel
Thank You for addressing dave43's query. Yes, do update us on Rob (CSS).
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biannuzzi22
Good to see you here again. Stay tuned until one of our CS 2.3 experts chimes in to address your query. Was the upgraded double-magnet an option from Thiel?
Or, did someone else modify the Coax? Very cool either way.
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dave43
Welcome! Good to see you here today. Stay tuned until one of our SS2 experts chimes in to address your query. Otherwise, feel free to consult Mr. Rob Gillum at CSS for replacement/service needs. I look forward in reading more about your Musical tastes and system.
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tomthiel
Is Rob in the process of changing or updating the CSS website?
Can you provide and number/way of Contact?
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Another number/way of Contact: corrected.
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dave43
I agree. It is easier to make a Virtual Systems page.
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theaudiotweak
Yes, a magnet shift can certainly cause damage to any loudspeaker. No doubt that Rob at CSS can remedy this situation.
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theaudiotweak
Thank You for the link/post.
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tomthiel
Excellent! Yes, I do remember your purchasing those Classe' products. I can recall a hobbiest that offered Classe' upgrades years ago in the various Audio forums. Good to read that Bill offers critical upgrades as well. I know that you are excited to see his work in action. I can hardly await to read about the impressions and thoughts. Do Bill have a sound room at his Operation? Interested in the gear he uses to test all Electronics.
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