Hello Guys,
I have been too busy to post lately, so was glad to see the many new offerings here by way of Thiel advice and knowledge. By the way, the Houston store was Audio Concepts, like the Dallas store, but no connection. It was a wonderful store, with two floors of audio gear and listening rooms. I heard my first Magnapans there, as well as the big vandersteens. The only place I've been lately with B&M stores is Denver, home of RMAF, which I was fortunate to attend. I have had 5i's, which I got rid of because I couldn't find the right power. Dave is a fount of knowledge on these speakers. I may have tried the DR. 9's. I've had 2.2's, 2.3's, 2.4's (my opinion the best speaker of reasonable size) and 5i's. I now believe I underpowered my previous Thiels.I have recently acquired CS 6's, which were damaged on delivery by Freighters and Craters, which I do not recommend. As I live in remote west Texas, I am finding repair of damage to be especially difficult. Anyway, I am going to power these otherwise beautiful 6's with Krell FPB 250 monoblocks, which I am buying from Daryl in Cleveland, a very knowledgable dealer with a great deal of experience with Thiels. I got the CS6's from him, at a great price. He discouraged me from shipping them, but I did it anyway,
After a year with tubes and high efficiency speakers, I am glad to be back in the Thiel fold. More to come, I'm sure!
