Thiel Owners

TY- spenrock

I have spent some times w/ Classe' separates, but never their integrated amps. Same w/ Krell. There are so many good choices.

Most like the newer Krell Vanguard. I do not know if Classe' still builds an integrated or not?  Cabling is the most important and often forgotten facet, as it ties an excellent system, together.

I need  a pair of the C's 2.4 as I bought a ss2.2 suggest has cs3.7 as a front and C's 2.4 as surrounds will be looking

Does anybody know whether Jim Thiel ever played around with the idea of an active loudspeaker?

I've wondered about frankensteining something in the CS6 form factor, consisting of the CS3.7's crossover, coax, and woofer; and the PX02, SS3's amp and 12" subwoofer replacing the passive radiator. 

Goofy i know, but was thinking that if Vandersteen was actively doing it (pardon the pun), whether it would work...

Cool project- saffron!

if you decide to do it, keep me posted. Happy Listening!

I think the reason for active is to couple drivers directly to the amplifier and get rid of crossover components. Also a passive radiator shares same compartment with the woofer and is coupled together by the air pressure, so I don't think two active woofers of different designs would work. The SS3 amp is designed specifically for bass reproduction with specific Thiele/Small parameters in mind and proprietary to the drivers.
Though nut to crack, but good luck!