vair69robert-
Thank You for the kind remarks. There is a plethora of information in this thread that is built-by-design to help Thiel owners. Reading all of the various Audio forums on a regular basis, like I do, audiophiles are enjoying both integrated and separate pre/power amps in their respective systems.When I heard one of the first outboard DAC model(s), I remarked, why would anyone want this (circa 1990's)? Fast forward to 2018 and look at all of the DAC manufacturers. The same argument is made of the Integrated Amp from Anthem, Ayre, Bryston, Classe' Creek, Krell, Mark Levinson and Pass Labs, just to name a few. Technology has traveled a long way. Designers and engineers have advanced right along side the trends as well.
Happy Listening!
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I have a question on the difference from the CS 2.4 and the CS 2.4 SE model. I have a PX05 that lists the channels as CS3.7 for the front which I have and the surrounds as the CS2.4’s which I have a option to buy for surrounds.
Does anybody know if the SE is that different for use of my PX05 crossover. If so I’ll get The S1 Integrator.
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The 2.4 and 2.4SE share identical drivers and circuits. The only difference is the sophistication of the feed capacitors for the coax driver. That PXO is the one you want.
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Thanks. Love the great knowledge on this site.
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vair68robert60 posts08-26-2018 4:55pmSilvanik
I've been meaning to write and welcome
a fellow McCormack amp owner and a passive pre-amp user .
You had me daydreaming about the DNA-2 , great specs ,
there was a Deluxe edition for sale on E-bay starting at $2,000 ,
buy then I saw the weight of the unit !
Ironically the Thiel thread was discussing the weight of equipment
and the aging of the owners , daydream over .........
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Hi Rob,
thank you, I'm very glad that you like my solution.
I come from twenty years of use of a loved McCormack DNA-0.5 but four months ago, when finally I found a very good pair of Thiel CS 3.6, I realized that more good power was need to really let this amazing speaker sing, so magically after few weeks of search I found my DNA-2 for sale on a italian specialized website in second hand sale. The owner was asking 4000€......I got it for 2100€, it's in like new condition, even the capacitors that I inspected seem to be in very good shape and the sound performance confirm this.
You're right, it's insanely heavy but to me it worth the effort to bring it in your room.
I'm used to McCormack sound and this to me is not off of Steve signature, that speaking of this level of power is a very big compliment.
My system is very basic, SONY HAP Z1-ES (wonderful media player) , handmade passive pre based on TKD2511 pot (due to I currently use only one source want keep the signal pat the shorter as possible, anyway own even a very good McCormack TLC-1), McCormack DNA-2 amp, Audioquest Lapis interconnect and Thiel CS 3.6.
What to say, I'm very pleased with this system, dynamic, clear sound with a believable wide and deep soudstage.
Hope all can last for long time.......
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