Thiel Owners

@ronkent I am in Utah, been many years since I visited NC. Unlikely we can hear each other’s systems.

@jafant so, you directly compared the 2.4 and 3.7 and found the 2.4 to have superior microdynamics?

beetlemania
Yes. I found the CS 2.4SE to have superior microdynamics compared to the 2.4, 2.7 and 3.7 as outlined above. This discovery during my sessions was not a day v. night enlightenment. My ears favored the SE by a very close margin. Happy Listening!

Cool, jafant! By extrapolation, Tom Thiel’s 2.4 upgrade widens the gap for *that* sonic parameter. 

I now have Cardas input/output wire plus double binding posts in one channel. Letting it cook for a few days before I compare to the other channel with FST wire and OEM Thiel binding posts.

beetlemania

No doubt that you guys will improve the sonic signature, widen the sonic gap with your respective XO upgrades. I look forward to hearing each final configuration from both of you.  Thank You for tackling this wonderful opportunity head-on.  Happy Listening!

My configuration is almost certainly a one-off. It’s a beta test mule of sorts and I will end with up with *every* passive part replaced from terminal posts to driver hookup wire. I suspect Tom will make a few different choices for the kits, probably keep some of the OEM parts.