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Thiel Owners

Guys-

I just scored a sweet pair of CS 2.4SE loudspeakers. Anyone else currently or previously owned this model?
Owners of the CS 2.4 or CS 2.7 are free to chime in as well. Thiel are excellent w/ both tubed or solid-state gear!

Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
jafant
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jafant OP
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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.
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Happy Listening!
unsound
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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.

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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!
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In the same theme- Guys,

which Pass Labs or Threshold models should be at the top of my list?
First Watt? Coda?

Happy Listening!
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