Thiel Owners

George - I am aware of the veil imparted by the EQ, and also the magnificence of the 40Hz and especially the 20Hz bass boost. I am investigating alternatives to the EQ, since it has always been considered a mixed blessing, and is inherently limited in its audiophile values, is un-repairable in its present parts list. I've spoken with Joe who used to make the Golden Flutes for the early Thiel 3s. Hmmm.

The equalizer "went South"on mine. I've often wondered if a redesign of the XO would have made a difference. (And a midrange driver that wouldn't quit.)

jafant, It's interesting to think about what an ideal location for a retailer might be.  40 years ago I bet a pretty high percentage of people walking into Audio Consultants were people who lived in the neighborhood.  I bet now almost none of them are.  Certainly not the ones buying the expensive stuff.  I bet they're mostly taking special trips to the store and it makes almost no difference where the store is as long as it's in the greater Chicagoland area.  I was just poking around and F1 audio is moving to just south of where the Libertyville Audio Consultants was located on the same street.  They'll be in a shopping center kitty corner to a former United Audio/Tweeter.  There must be some demand around here.  The only thing in the area that interests me is the SS3 in Libertyville on audiogon.  I don't need it, can't justify it, won't buy it, but I want it.  

Happy Friday! All