Thiel Owners

So I had to test it right away... :-)

The good news is crossed at 70Hz, I still can't locate the SS2, it's just perfectly blended without leaving a trace of it's location. Interesting unintended benefit is that the speakers opened up even more! Guess releasing the amps from the difficult load allows them to really make the CS2.4's sing. :-)

Next step is to find a suitable tube amp to test out. I have a friend with a Audio Research Ref75, just need to convince him to disconnect it and bring it over (usually doesn't take much...). :-)

Thanks for the info audiojan.

I've had my JL Audio subwoofers for a looong time but still haven't got around to really giving a good try to integrate them with my 2.7s, even though I also bought the JL Audio CR-1 crossover, and an anti-node processor (if I need it).  This subwoofer stuff is just such an involved hassle, I never find myself with the free time to put in to doing it.  Some day, hopefully. 

As long as locating the subwoofer doesn't become obvious, you're better and better off to move the crosspoint up to soften the harsh load of the 2.7 bass. Keep working.

vairobert68...

Indeed.  Like you stated I assumed a passive preamp would involve the very least possible of any coloration getting in between my power source and my Thiels. My power sources, imho of course, were nothing to sneeze at. 

If I recall correctly my cables were all Transparent - the entry level series, I forget their exact name. 

Perhaps another brand of speaker would have benefited from the assumed result, but as I have, and many others here have stated as well, “Thiel reveals.”
Purity in purity out - perhaps my ears could not wrap themselves around all that uncluttered, unfiltered sound?  I could not imagine any other piece of equipment at the time that could be faulted for my non-appreciation of the passive.  Sheesh. 

I picked up the Placette from a fellow member here who, prior to selling it to me had it fronting a Plinius amp. I believe he moved up the line. He was quite enthused about it, as was I. 

Becoming a member of this site and being able to procure interesting stuff has ruined me - damn you, Audiogon!!!  I would never have discovered Thiel in the first place had I not stumbled upon this site as I searched for some vintage stereo receivers. Now I look back upon my purchase history here and cannot help but be surprised at the $$ spent and the equipment moved in and out. 

But I digress again.  I would not suggest to anyone that a passive pre is not a good match for Thiel. In fact I’d love to be able to put such a setup together again.  Time will tell...

Following this thread with great interest, if not always understanding,.
I realized that I still have a Thiel Passive Subwoofer crossover modified for 2.4 mains and mcs1 center. I have sold my thiel speakers, so have no use for it, but maybe somebody would. I wonder if Rob modifies these at his new company.