jazzman7
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| Thiel Owners bluetone,if digital is a significant piece of your puzzle, then imho at some point a separate DAC will be a worthwhile investment. Mate the Bluesound Vault to the right DAC and it will kick things up to a whole other level. | |
| What is the most FUN pair of speakers you've ever had and why? Thiel SMGa speakers driven by Braun/Atelier ADS A2. These were my first "Audiophile" grade speakers.And you might say they were my first love.Purchased together with the ADS A2 in 1984.Traded in in 1996 for a pair of Thiel CS .5 speakers after my... | |
| Thiel CS1.2 vs. Ohm Walsh 2 To use the Denon as a preamp you need a stereo variable line out. If the line out is fixed .... it won't do. If it has a stereo pre out ... that would be best.If the Denon is not 4 ohm stable, then the risk would be to the speakers.When speakers ... | |
| Thiel CS1.2 vs. Ohm Walsh 2 Yes, NAD, especially their Class A/B amps, would likely make for a more suitable match.And if a manufacturer does not specify a 4 ohm spec the amp is likely not stable down to 4 ohms.So are you looking for a power amp or an integrated amp?(A basic... | |
| Thiel CS1.2 vs. Ohm Walsh 2 If you don't have suitable power and the speaker requires it you can literally fry the speaker. | |
| Thiel CS1.2 vs. Ohm Walsh 2 Concerning power requirements. Need high current amp that is easily 4 ohm stable. Your B&W 685 speakers are 8 ohm speakers with 88 db sensitivity. The CS 1.2 are rated at 4 ohm and 87 db. 4 ohm is a much more demanding load than 8 ohm. ... | |
| Thiel CS1.2 vs. Ohm Walsh 2 I’ve had Thiel speakers in my main rig since 1996. First with the CS .5, which is a little smaller than the 1.2, and since 2011 the CS 2.4 which is a decent bit larger. They are fabulous speakers. I also happen to have B&W 684 speakers frontin... | |
| Thiel 1.2 Hello yashu!Not at all. Have had Thiel speakers in my main rig since 1996.Started with CS .5s and in 2011 graduated to CS 2.4s.There is something just right about Thiel speakers irrespective of model#.I suggest you check out and join the Thiel O... | |
| Thiel Owners Jafant,Concur that this thread is a great resource for the Thiel community. Happy Anniversary! | |
| Linear Power supplies for DACs...? The Small Green Computer 5V LPS goes for $160 + shipping.It does the job. Only potential negatives ... it does run hot (I keep mine on all the time), and the blue LED display is rather intense. If you check out my system in the Virtual Systems se... | |
| Linear Power supplies for DACs...? I too have a Chord Qutest.I replaced the stock power supply with a Small Green Computer 5V Linear Power Supply ... and yes agree that it makes for a worthwhile upgrade. | |
| Thiel Owners Saw Simon over at Audio Consultants yesterday where they are in process of cleaning up what little they have left. In case anyone is interested, among the leftovers was a pair of Thiel SCS3 speakers. | |
| DIY Computer Audio Server or Melco N1Z/2EX-H60 I will be succinct and to the point .... get the Melco.The odds of your being able to better the Melco going the DIY route are very low in my opinion. And there is much more to it than just getting the right parts and wiring them up, but very muc... | |
| Which type of cable sounds best for Streamer to DAC: AES/EBU or DIGITAL COAX or USB ?? My opinion is that there is no one right answer. It all varies with the components you are looking to cable together. So for one set of components AES/EBU may be the best way to go, for another set USB, and for yet another Digital Coax. And that d... | |
| DAC upgrade, new or used, $1000 In your shoes I'd be targeting the following:Used - Ayre Codex for around $950 Bryston BDA-1 for around $700New (or used for that matter) Mytek Liberty - list price is around $1000 One of the Schitt Audio midtier DACs s... |