Thiel Owners

Hi fellow Thiel owners, enthusiasts, and co-founder.

I recently purchased a pair of CS2 2 and CS3.6 that I am enjoying immensely and appear to function well. While this is the case I want to do two "maintenance" tasks to them:

1. Replace the tweeter ferrofluid
2. Replace the electrolytic capacitors

I have tried scouring the forum for specific directions and details on these two tasks, but I still have two questions relating to the tasks:

1.) Where is the best place to buy the ferrofluid? I am sure a ferrofluid is not all created the same. Finally, how much to use? I have heard descriptions, but is there a specified measurement?

2.) Has a currently available capacitor that is closest to the original spec been identified? 

I would like to keep both of these speakers stock unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise.

Thanks!

@pablohoney 

I want to ensure I have this right... both the CS2 2 and the CS3.6 require the FerroTech APG L17 ferrofluid - correct?

@jafant 

Excuse the long post...

I had initially searched and read through most of this thread (phew) before posting. I like to line my facts up and have parts before I start pulling a functioning item apart. I saw the list of capacitors Thiel used and I have suspicions about what I will find. I guess I will have to wait until I pull my board.

BTW, Maybe I will create a FAQ doc for each of the two models that I can give people access to where we can record all the see details, reviews, resources, etc...

Me and my gear:

I like to listen to about any type of music, and like most of us I go through phases. My range is too wide to go into, but let's say 60's & 70's rock, progressive/alternative, soul, R&B, and blues, classical. I am having a great time rediscovering that range of music on the Thiels.

The gear list for my two systems includes Krell and Hafler amps, BEL Canto DACs, and the "other" speakers are Von Schwiekert VR4JRs. I have made my cables: Beldan #10 speaker cable, and  interconnects from Blue Jeans. Nothing crazy, just good-sounding equipment.

While listening at low levels I am searching for an amp that is a better match for the CS3.6s. I want to find a relatively modern and repairable model. I had a line on a Proceed HPA2, but the age, reparability, and possibility of taking the CS3.6 out disqualified it. Thoughts?

I have been considering buying a class-D amp for use with my Thiel CS3.6 and CS2 2. I have focused on the NAD M23 and Bel Canto REF501S amps. Does anybody have experience with these or other class D amps?

I am picking on these models because they advertise minimum impedances of 2 ohms.

Thanks

@devinplombier

Peak current measurements should be in the range of 150 amps not 18 to 30?

Am I correct in assuming this spec alone conclusively makes class-D amps inappropriate for use with the speakers in question? I am somewhat shocked at the response I had from manufacturers when presented with this very question.

I was asking the question looking for a response as to how well received/pleasing is the result of the pairing...sounds like no one does it because it is a bad match.

Is there a list of amps people feel meet electrical and real world listening criteria - favorite pairings?