Thiel Owners

Jon- stay tuned. I and my brother John also run CS1.2s. I experience a high frequency blackness that I will document through FF replacement therapy. I’ll post results here. 
Gary has FF and instructions.

Terrific Tom. I look forward to results and instructions. 

@77jovian 

“I like the Treos, but I have really fond memories of Thiel 2 2's that I had years ago. ”

I am using an Ayre AX-5 Twenty to drive my heavily modded CS 2.4 (albeit, total resistance is on par with OEM). The CS 2 2 looks to be an easier load. With my combo of amp and source (Ayre QB-9 Twenty), clipping sets in just shy of 100 dB on the 2.4. That’s more than loud enough for my tastes. YMMV, and unsure how the difference in sensitivity translates.

Curious what is missing with your Treos. I absolute love my hot-rodded 2.4s (almost certainly my last ever speakers). But if I were buying new, the Treo CT would certainly be on my very short list.

@tomthiel I’m sorry if some of the questions have already been discussed. When are we going to have full access to what’s going on behind the curtain? Will it be a grand opening of “Thiel Renaissance LLC” with an online store and multiple items for each of the models you’re working on? Will it be a trickle release of upgrade paths? Will it be a collaboration with CSS? I’m getting impatient like a kid waiting on a cereal box toy.

beetlemania

Good to see you as always.  I understand what 77jovian is trying to convey. I was not impressed with Vandersteen Quattro nor Treo speakers. Something was missing, I cannot place my finger on it. One is better off with the 3A Signature or 5A speaker. Aside from these (2) models, next best step up is the Kento. It is simply Outstanding!  

Thiel models CS 2.4, CS 2.4 SE, CS 2.7 and CS 3.7 are far better than Vandy Quattro and Treo to my ears.  The CS 3.7 is a strong competitor against the Kento. 

This is a Testament for Jim's design and execution practices.

Happy Listening!