question about Thiel CS 2

Thanks to all of you! I really appreciate it. It's wonderful to get this info when I am such a newbie.

Here's the update. I went to listen to some favorite CD's with my friend on the system. I intended to pass, but upon hearing them, I realized that I need these speakers in my life. Wow. It was an amazing experience. Even if I can't set them up perfectly, they will be a huge change for me. 

So I have them! The pre-amp is indeed the BT-2. :) I'm really excited to set them up and see how they sound.

I decided to reorient my whole living room to make room for them. I am able to get them 55 inches apart which is better than what I could have done in the old space. I could get them farther apart but that would mean putting one of them in a bump out which doesn't seem that great. I haven't set them up yet. I will update once I do. Good to know that there are online resources to help me with setting up the room.

Thanks again to all of you for your perspectives. Listening to them sealed the deal for me, but it was nice to get this feedback to cement my decision.

I may look into getting a subwoofer as I will set it up to my tv (I had to put it right on either side of my tv anyway and some movies have very low bass. 

ryunosuke13
Nice score! I look forward to you joining us over on the Thiel Owners thread. Several of the guys own these Vintage models. You will feel at home among fans of this brand.  Happy Listening!

The Thiel CS2’s and the B&k ST 140 can work very nicely together. I would not consider the combination tinny at all. 
The room placement is a concern. Though not having the same bass depth response as the CS 2’s, and not a particularly good match with the B&K ST 140, the Thiel MCS might be a 
better fit for your room.

Yes!