Thiel Owners

Jafant, 

Still here in Dallas.  Can’t say enough good about the CSS guys…  Rob rebuilt a number of drivers for me (2.3’s) and now Gary has been for the 2.4’s and really helped on various other crazy ideas I’m trying to pull off.

My current setup is obviously my recent acquisition of the CS2.4’s powered by a Parasound A21 amp and Parasound JC2BP preamp.  As for sources, I have a Marantz AV7600 proc, a Linn LP12, a PS Audio Direct Stream Jr./Roon, an Oppo 105 modded to output i2s for SACD and 5 PowerPlane 1.2’s for surrounds.  I have a 2nd setup out at our ranch that is a pair of CS1.6’s (1.2’s are there in a closet as I can’t part with them), a B&K ST-140 amp, a PS Audio 4.6 pre, another Marantz proc and a BlueSound Node for streaming.

wisinskt

Thank You for the System follow up.  Parasound is a sonic match for Thiel speakers. Nice to read that you hung onto those CS 1.6 speakers as well.

Happy Listening!

Happy Friday! All

Jafant, I tried several amps with the 2.4’s.  The parasound was a great match for the 2.3’s as well.  The other amps that came close were the Electron Kinetics Eagle, Moscode 300/600 and the CJ 45 - but the A21 just makes the 2.4’s sing.  About ready to do the cap upgrade.  Have you ever been able to compare the 2.4’s with the 2.4SE’s?  Just wondering what to expect if you have.  Also, about to buy a pair of the JC1’s but want to do incremental upgrades so I can judge the upgrade.

Thoughts? 

wisinskt

Yes! I spent a few months auditioning the CS 2.4 and CS 2.4SE. My impressions and thoughts are well annotated here in this thread.  In short, I chose the CS 2.4SE for my System. To my ears, the CS 2.4SE adds a measure of richness and timbre.

Very subtle in presentation and sound.  Plus, the SE requires Outriggers, while the standard CS 2.4 does not.

Happy Listening!