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tomthiel
Good to read that you are still having fun on the whole XO project. You have made incredible strides and the Panel is grateful for your dedication and passion moving forward!  Regarding your Classe' amp(s), is it a matter of unavailable parts to repair? Or, are you still searching for an Authorized service technician?  Which ever the case, hopefully not both issues-parts v. qualified tech- the matter will resolve to your satisfaction?Across the different Audio forums, Benchmark AHB amps are gaining traction much like the PS Audio BHK series. Thank You for describing in part your studio's form and function. I hope to see it all later this year.
Do you have any local gatherings? Allow any local musicians to play within your studio?  Happy Listening!

I’ve been searching a little but figured it would be easier just to ask here.

I see some talk about crossover components to improve the CS2.4 and was thinking if I got a pair, would it be something that is doable? 

Any info would be appreciated. 

Chris 

@laserjock1963 

Well, *I* pulled it off successfully. Are you comfortable using a soldering iron? I didn’t have a lot of experience but my electrical engineer father and audiophile older brother taught me some basics when I was a teen. 

If you’re not a seasoned DIYer, I suggest waiting for the upgrade kits from Tom Thiel and Coherent Source Service. Tom spent months researching the parts and has the layout worked out (coil position is important). The kits will have single capacitors with full capacitance rather than having to run two or more in parallel (which *can* have better or worse results). The Thiel bankruptcy, however, is confounding the timing of availability.

If you want to DIY without delay, you can find useful information in this thread or the one regarding CS2.4 to CS2.4SE upgrade. There are at least three of us DIYers on that thread that can offer coaching if you encounter difficulties. 

A hot-rodded CS2.4 is a very fine speaker! The drivers are extraordinary and improving the passive parts quality unlocks their full potential.

Speaking of the other thread, I shared my impressions of the Cardas hookup wire and binding posts over there:
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/thiel-cs2-4-upgrade-to-cs-2-4-se/post?postid=1713577#1713577

I am completely finished now! The SQ is superb, immersive, . . .

 Obviously, the upgrade didn’t change the bass extension (the 2.4 has enough for me for pretty much everything I like to listen to). But I think I’m otherwise getting SQ close to or on par with the best $peakers I’ve heard. I’m curious to listen to an uber speaker again to assess that conclusion.

Thanks, Tom Thiel, for helping bring this degree of sonic bliss into my room!

Beetle - it's been my pleasure. Thank you for providing the focus and motivation to stay on task.