Thiel Owners

pops - that’s one long list of cables!

Can you tell me how SW Maestro II sits in SWs line compared to the Octave II? I don’t see the Maestro on their line-up. Also, do you have thoughts to share regarding interconnects?

Thanks, Tom

Sure Tom - Maestro has been discontinued for several years now. The Maestro variant was in level 4, their best, and in the same level as Virtuoso and Crescendo.

I never tried the Maestro IC’s. I am not sure when Octave was introduced or exactly where it sits in the hierachy.

@Theiliste - thank you, it has been an interesting journey.

Jerry

@jafant you are so right!  I suspect you feel the same way about cables as I do!

pops - Octave sits at the top of level 2. I got it on Steve's recommendation that it contains the relevant technologies for "high performance" without more expensive options, which he says serve particular user preferences. My assessment of the Octave II is that they are pretty good. Certainly better than the Benchmark (Canare) or the  OCOS (coax), but much less refined and precice than the Morrow. I do not have extensive experience nor the time and budget to make extensive comparisons. That said, I am not recommending the Octave II, but find it very interesting that you landed on the Maestro II in comparison with some pricier offerings.

pops

Yes! I absolutey feel the same way about Cables/Cords.

Happy Listening!

tomthiel

I am looking forward in reading more about the Maestro II vs. Octave II cabling options.

Happy Listening!