Thiel Owners

tomthiel
Good to see you today. I am sad that Mr. Hoatson passed. He was a unique character that believed in entry level cables/power cords only. During my visits we discussed this matter at length. Still, his rooms did sound great- no question about it. Equally important, he has a family member to carry his Audio business forward. Here is to Michael becoming successful on the Eastern Shore. Thank You for the update.

Happy Listening!

jafant


When I ought my 3.5s from Don, I was using a HH Scott preamp and a Scott power amplifier I had built from kits in 1961. I’d been using a series of bookshelf speakers - - ending up with my wife’s pair of AR3a speakers. We had recently moved into our new home with large living and family rooms, and now we could enjoy some floor-standing speakers.

Someone suggested the Listening Room., so my wife and I went there on a Saturday. We both fell in love with the Thiel 3.5s. She said: "Get Them," to which I responded "Yes, Dear!"

Don strongly suggested I acquire a better amplifier; however, finances were strained at that time. I finally had to admit the Scott wasn’t up to the job of filling the living room in our new home. I contacted Thiel, and Jim Thiel recommended Bryston amplifiers.

BTW: Tom’s description of Don’s aversion to esoteric cables is apt. Don ended up steering me to The Audio Critic, and I’ve been a Belden guy since.

Don was an electrical engineer as is his son Dave, Michael's father.

Guys, can any of you help me with some basic information re the CS1.6?  I just bought a pair for the hot rod garage, but won't see them for a couple of weeks - I've never seen a pair. I need to know the dimensions of the slot / port. How wide is the slot and how deep from the inside / back to the start of the flare? Is the inside edge eased / rounded in any way? 

Any information would be helpful in developing some ideas around upgrading port performance. Thank you in advance.