Thiel Owners

Good to see you again- Thieliste

Do you live in France? The Paris show is excellent, I read the reviews every year.  Much Thanks! for posting your thoughts and impressions.

A few years ago, I had a demo w/ a system featuring TAD speakers as well.
I was not impressed, especially, for that kind of money? So, the presentation may not be of ML fault?  Every time I have demo'ed ML gear, I was not disappointed- even w/ Aerial loudspeakers (another disappointment).

Have not had an opportunity to audition Dan D'Agostino's gear,
Gryphon as Jond pointed out, Hegel nor MW.  I have spent time w/ the Aesthetix gear- it is excellent!  You will enjoy your listening time.

As always, do not forget to give a shout-out to your local dealer/retailer.

2nd Note Thieliste;

my demo w/ the Aesthetix gear was in a combo Macbook server/Oppo 105D, Vandy Treo/Quattro loudspeakers.  It was a little tough to discern any fault(s) in that system. Both the Treo/Quattro speakers a very difficult to set up and dial-in to a room (i have read).  I can report that the room was dead quiet and sound -proofed to the max, courtsey of John Fort Audio in Dallas TX.  

I did spend a few different listening sessions over a few different weeks for good measure.  In the past, I have enjoyed several Vandy auditions- the 2CE/Ci and 3A / A Signature speakers.  IMO, these sound better than the Treo/Quattro.  Overall, Vandy is not Thiel, which is the reason why, I prefer
the CS Series- CS 2.4, CS 2.4SE, CS 2.7 & the mighty CS 3.7 loudspeakers.

Happy Listening!

Jafant, Not all Pass Labs and Krell's can keep doubling down to 2 Ohms. Furthermore, even if a manufacturer suggests that they can, it might be prudent to check third party testing results such as those found in Stereophile, etc.. I quite often find that manufacturer claims, even from some of the more popular and respected brands frequently don't measure up to expectations. While I don't have a lot of confidence in all of the loudspeaker measurements, there seems to be little to fault with regard to their electronics measurements.

I see -unsound.
The Krell Vanguard receives very high marks, it is a strong consideration.
Specifically, which Krell models should be on my list?


Happy Listening!