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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!
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Great speakers require great electronics.  Stay Tuned.

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Jafant
I believe I got caught up with the belief that I needed a bigger amp with more current. Having had more time to compare and measure, I realize that the Bryston 7bst in serial setting only gives me 4 or 5 extra dB compared to my 3bst with no difference in sound quality. As I  never play anything louder than 90 dB, this 125 watt amp has no problem meeting the current demand with lots of headroom. I used a watt meter, and on standby it indicated that I use about 65 Watt and playing at 80dB, it registered 135 watt, more or less. The amp is rated at Max 675 watt. I'm planning to replace the 7bst with a higher quality amp of up to 30 watt, class A, tubes or SS. What would you recommend. Been looking at pass labs  and luxman.
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I'm planning to replace the 7bst with a higher quality amp of up to 30 watt, class A, tubes or SS. What would you recommend. Been looking at pass labs and luxman.
I have a pair of Cary Six Pac Monoblocks rated at 50W in triode mode, but they just cannot drive the CS2.4 effectively.  They dynamic is clearly lacking and the music just does not have any life.  If you are looking for tubes, I think you really need some really high power tubes.
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