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seek out Dave (dgarretson) as he sells the Clarity Cap OEM parts.
Also, contact Rob Gillum at Thiel in KY for a consultation.
Keep me posted. Happy Listening!
Thiel Owners
Guys-
I just scored a sweet pair of CS 2.4SE loudspeakers. Anyone else currently or previously owned this model?
Owners of the CS 2.4 or CS 2.7 are free to chime in as well. Thiel are excellent w/ both tubed or solid-state gear!
Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
I just scored a sweet pair of CS 2.4SE loudspeakers. Anyone else currently or previously owned this model?
Owners of the CS 2.4 or CS 2.7 are free to chime in as well. Thiel are excellent w/ both tubed or solid-state gear!
Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
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Hello. I've got the normal CS 2.4's. I've read that to attain the SE upgrade (or at least most of it?). A couple capacitors are changed in the crossover. I'm am having a tough time finding the DIY post that gives the most current up to date and correct info. Would it be possible for one of you nice chaps to show a link? It would be much appreciated. |
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jafant... The Pass, like my Thiels, comprise the reference points for what is now easily the best system I've had. I simply can't believe I could do any better spending significantly more unless, of course, I could move up a notch or two with either. It's not fanaticism, it's that the law of diminishing returns would seriously apply. The Pass does run warm, to the side of "hot" for some, but I'll say very warm. It sits centered atop my Salamander cabinet, so there's no concern about thermal buildup. I usually let the B. A. T. pre and the amp warm up for at least 15 minutes before listening, as doing so with the Primare/B. A. T. combo I had before definitely had positive effect. With the Pass it's just gravy. I know that Pass is one of your amp considerations. For me it's the best match for Thiel. A colorless revealing speaker being driven by a colorless, uncompromising amp. Hard to top. |
Yes only the CS 3.7 will stay, this system is short term because i didn't want the speakers to stay longer in their boxes. As you might know it's not good to not drive your speakers for a very long period of time as some components and filters could dry. That's what made me decide to put up this little short term system in my office to at least drive the Thiels from time to time. So your going for an all in one big CD Player like the Esoteric K03-X ? My future reference system will be as follow : 2 mono blocks, a preamp, a DAC with seperate server from TotalDac and a turntable probably from Bergmann. |
jafant like i told you i have a very modest system to drive my CS 3.7 : Classé CAP-151 connected to a Hegel HD12 DAC with balanced Cardas Golden Cross interconnects. For the speakers i'm using my very old Siltech LS 4-120 speaker cables. HMS energia powercords. Streaming high res files from my PC with JRiver and Audioquest USB cable. All of the gear was bought used except the USB cable. Are you going to have a DAC in your system ? if so which ones are you considering ? |
R. I. P. Dave Brubeck, 91. One of the artists who's recordings marked the beginning of my appreciation for jazz, and the true art of the music itself. Having been a typical rock fan for most of my teens, it was through a wacky high school English teacher's stereo that I first heard Monk, Charlie Parker, Brubeck etc., learning anew that jazz is literature, poetry, an unbridled form of expression which found a home in my music mind and has since never strayed. This is experience also began marked the beginning of my interest in hi-fi. I'm talking my English teacher's tube equipment and the pair of Dahlquist DQ-10's we listened through. My my condolences to Mr. Brubeck's closest friends and family, my sincere appreciation for the body of work remaining for us to enjoy ad infinitum. A class act and a fine musician. All day today, "Live At Carnegie Hall." |
Thanks jafant, well yes we have quiet a number of good high end dealers here in France. I fell in love with Thiel speakers in 1997 thanks do a local dealer who sold me my first pair : CS 1.5, i still have them. Did you ever consider the Dartzeel CTH-8550 ? even though you prefer going the seperates route. |
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What do you have on your latest short list in terms of amp-preamp combo for your future reference system ? I'm also investigating on my side and was able to listen to the Aesthetix combo last week in Lyon, i think that is a serious option for Thiels. Hybrid solution might be the way to go at least to my taste. I will investigate on Ypsilon gear also, the Aelius II monos have very good reviews. Here is some reading if you want to learn about this company : http://www.theaudiobeat.com/visits/ypsilon_interview.htm |
TY- thieliste for the kind words. Patience, makes it all possible. I was fortunate enough to spend 3 months w/ the original CS 2.4 on a related work assignment. Additionally, I spent another 3 months listening to the CS 2.4 SE #50/51 under the same circumstances. Several days per week for the entire 3 months I listened to those models. That is how I came about my decision to purchase. The hardest part of the reference equation is solved. Now, I can focus on the gear that will drive them. I am in no rush as I accomplish perfection. Happy Listening! |
jafant man i saw your pics of your beautiful CS 2.4SE not connected to any system... How can you look at them everyday and not beeing able to listen to music ? I know you are in the same boat as i am wanting to build a reference system with them, but meanwhile why don't you do like i did buy a modest used Integrated and a DAC to stream high res files via USB ? For a very small budget you could at least listen to your CS 2.4SE. I bought my CS 3.7 2 years ago and couldn't wait any longer staring at them and not beeing able to listen to them. |
Thank You -jond for the positive feedback. I listen to music in my GMC truck w/ top Bose / XM radio system. At home, I listen to certain internet radio via B&W MM-1 computer speakers. I keep both tuned up w/ various tweaking/system tuning CDs for optimal playback. When I travel for business, I take a few well known discs w/ me as I visit dealers/retailers abroad. Happy Listening! |
Good to see you again- Jeff (frozentundra) I will attempt to take pics on my iPhone and try to load into the Audiogon system soon. I do not know how the picture quality (PQ) will turn out. So far, I own the CS 2.4SE loudspeakers. A 2-channel system will be built around them. Nice to read about your system's evolution. Which Thiel model do you own? Happy Listening! |
Nice to see you- ronkent Many Thanks! for the suggestion. You have a nice pair of speakers in the CS 2.7 model. What other gear, including cabling, is in your system? Second- the Sound Anchor for those not wanting to hunt for a pair of Thiel original outriggers. I look forward to your contributions here. A plethora of information is at your finger tips. Happy Listening! |
greetings. i have not read all the way through all the posts, but if you are looking for a great amp with Thiel, i have had great success with matching my 2.7's with the new PS Audio BHK amp. It can handle anything and has a wonderful sound. it replaced a really nice Marantz silver reference amp, and was a good improvement. if anyone reading this is interested, i do have a set of Sound Anchor speaker stands for Thiel speakers (either 2.2 or 2.4). please feel free to let me know if you are interested |
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Jafant... Definitely not First Watt. The F6 offers the most power into 4 ohms which is 50 watts per channel which...may not be enough for your 2.7's. You already know how quickly I moved from my FW M2 amp to the Pass X150.5. Like I've mentioned my listening level is very conservative and I very nearly purchased a new Pass 30.8 which offered 60 watts into my 4 ohm Thiels, but another X150.5 came up and I jumped on it. Based on my history I think the 30.8 would have sufficed but then...mo' power in reserve is mo' better almost all the time. I did not audition the M2 nor the X150.5 prior to purchase, either. I purchased them based upon threads here, reviews, and word of mouth. |
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