Thiel Owners

Thanks all who have put some time and effort into answering my questions. 

I’m very capable of the DIY part (34 years of medical laser field service) 

The $1300 pair fell through but have my sights on another pair that can be shipped in their OEM boxes/crates. 

These will be for a dedicated two channel only system driven by a tube preamp to Red Dragon amp. 

I can add a sub if needed. 

Room is approximately 

17’ long x 9’ wide x 7.5’ high sealed 

Laserjock - your room will be quite challenging via early reflections. I suggest that room strategy and treatment might be your first priority, with speaker enhancements coming after the beast is tamed.

tomthiel

Do you know if Rob can service the Thiel 02s?

Wondering what I'll do if, at their age, they start having issues.

Thanks.

Prof - I am not sure. Ask Rob.
For my part, I have found a custom replacement for that Peerless tweeter.  I am working on the woofer in the background - I don't remember what it was, but will eventually find out. Perhaps you can find out what Rob has and knows. XO parts should be no problem.

Rob is a really nice guy, and has been helping me DIY another repair on my 3.6s (SN 130, 131!).  He may get them up and running agian.

Any Thiel owners switch to  KEF and/or Harbeth?  Observations, things you miss from the Thiels?
I haven't heard Harbeths, and doing so in NYC requires dealing with Andy Singer, who is not the most gemutlich person I've met.  But I'm intrigued - they seem to have a similar cult following to Thiel, and excel at classical music and small ensemble Jazz, which are my thangs.