Thiel CS2.4 to what?


I'm getting the itch to upgrade my speakers (Thiel CS2.4). Nothing really wrong with them, they image like crazy, is like a clear window into the music, but I sometimes feel they are a bit too "reserved" and missing the joie de vivre. Looking for something that instills more life.

Rest of the system is PS Audio DirectStream Dac driving a pair of Bel Canto Ref500M. Front end includes a PS Audio PerfectStream Transport, a Auralic Aries streamer, Clearaudio turntable with PS Audio NuWave phono. All cables are Cardas.

My room is a semi-dedicated room (sharing it with my office, which is in an alcove off the listening room). I do have a sloped ceiling on the front wall (it's a finished attic), about 16' wide and 14' deep. Some acoustic panels to tame reflections.

Budget would be in the range of $4-6000 above what I can get for the Thiels (thinking about $2k as they are in awesome condition and has the upgraded maple finish). Basically, what would you recommend that is similar to the Thiel, but has more dynamics and a bit less sterile.
audiojan
pwhinson
Thank You for the follow up on Pass Labs.  Feel free to keep me updated over on the Thiel Owners thread.  Happy Listening!
cal3713hope to see your return to Thiel Audio speakers.  Happy Listening!
My 2.4 upgrade path is to rebuild the XOs. Working with Tom Thiel, I plan entirely new boards, maybe reuse a single 1uf bypass cap. Even the coils will be replaced plus probably going to use Cardas terminal posts. The 2.4 drivers are hellagood. I think this mod could bring them in line with most anything new up to $25k.