Thiel Owners

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dlcockrum.....I don't mean to propagate sidetracking the Thiel thread either, but I could use your experience with Synergistic cables since I do believe they are good match for Thiel speakers. If I need to move this to private messaging, please let me know. I have settled into mostly SR cables and I'm curious if you have any insight on any recommended changes, because I'm so happy with the sound, I'm afraid to make any changes.

Between my Thiel CS 3.6 and my Audio Research Reference 150 amp, I have SR Tesla Accelerators. Between the AR Reference 150 and the AR Reference 5 preamp (and from the preamp to my Modwright tube modified Oppo BDP105), I have SR Tesla Accelerator XLR interconnects. I have SR AC Master Coupler X-series power cords on the Oppo BDP105 and its Modwright PS 9.0 power supply. Both amp and preamp are powered with SR Tesla T3s (UHC T3 on the amp). Everything is plugged into PS Audio P5 Powerplant which is powered with PS Audio AC12 power cord.

I have been thinking of upgrading to a preowned set of SR Apex speaker cables for the Thiels, but I'm having second thoughts based on your post. Any thoughts would be welcomed.

Jon

Wow - some very informative posts here regarding cables and the CS5's power handling specs. Thanks to all. 

The Son of Ampzilla arrived via UPS too late last night so I couldn't hook it up. According to the seller and fellow member here it was serviced in 2014 and stored since. Typically, it arrived in as-described condition with ample packaging.  Gawd, I do like the people on this site. 

Anyway, my workload today is appreciably lighter than usual except for an appointment with my accountant to file my 2015 returns. No, I am not going to reveal them unless it's sufficient enough to fund a pair of CS5's!  

The GAS will be hooked up tonight. My cabling is all Transparent throughout, my Preamp remains the BAT VK3i. (pictures in the Virtual Systems section here if anyone cares to peruse)

The reason for buying the GAS?  Boredom. I find the Primare A34.2 to be well suited with my CS3.5's, but the GAS was under $400 shipped so...time for 'sperimentin'!

Crank it up folks, Thiels reveal!