Thiel Owners

@tomthiel I am listening to the DAC3B as I type this. I was listening to the warmer Gustard X26 Pro DAC all day. However, whenever I listen to the DAC3B it just seems to sound right to me, especially on pop and rock music. Same CS3,7 system, both DACs on XLRs to my CODA 07x preamp connected to a CODA #8 amp.

BTW - I hope they do not change the current AHB2. Maybe another new model with more power but keep the AHB2 as is. Even though the AHB2 mono and stereo is not my best for the Thiel CS3.7 I think it is just fine the way it sounds now for other speakers.

ctsooner

Nice score! on the Brinkmann. Keep me posted as you massage the DAC into your room/system.

Happy Listening!

yyzsantabarbara

Thank You for the CODA update. There are a few threads over on Audio Asylum referring the Gustard X26 Pro for those interested.

Happy Listening!

Hi guys,

Been a while. Hope all is well. Still here and lurking mostly. I still have my 3.6 which I have had for around 20 years now. However, I am presented with an opportunity to get a Sophia 3 so I'm at a crossroad. Not sure if I should do it or not...
Any firsthand experience with switching from a 3.6 to a Sophia or something else? Thanks,
jay

Guys, my observation from afar is that you guys are like we Vandersteen owners.  The major reason we are so drawn to these two designs are because they are time and phase correct.  It's the only reason I find other GREAT speakers not my favorite or where I put my money.

I know a ton of Vandersteen owners who have owned original Thiels and visa versa.  It's very rare that someone who owns Thiels won't also like Vandersteen's and visa versa.  That's not marketing hype, that's really life listening.  Not everyone hears the difference between a phase and time correct speaker, but I bet 95% or more of you folks on this thread do.  JMHO