Thiel Owners

That’s OK, I paid good money for the amp, need to put the amp to work.

When I first got the Thiel CS3.7 into my room I said the sound was like a 70/100. I got improvements with various steps. This room changes today take me to about 90/100. I am very interested to see what the DRC Convolution files do to the sound. I emailed the file to the engineer to do his magic. Good thing is that it is a matter of flipping a switch to either use the DRC or not use it.

I’m not trying to discourage you from using DSP, just what might be involved. I think having the speakers right up against the wall behind the speakers could reduce demands on the amp, and perhaps more importantly not over correct the direct primary sound from the corrected reflected room sound, as the two sounds will be so similar.

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thoft62 posts10-27-2020 12:12amSo uh there’s a set of 3.6 for sale next state over. They’re asking 1500. It’s itchy.."


I've owned my 3.6's since shortly after they were released in late 1993. I still find their sound very very satisfying.  I sure would recommend them to anyone.  I did have issues with the tweeter and a midrange driver on one of the speakers...about 6 years apart. I spoke with Rob on those issues when he was still at the original Thiel, and had the drivers rebuilt and returned. They have worked just fine ever since. I've tried lots of power amps with them over the years and found that I've been most happy using a Threshold SA/4e pure class A, Nelson Pass designed amp. That combination just works really nicely. I've tried others, including an Adcom Gfa 555 Mk II, plus a pair of Emotiva XPA 1 moniblocks.  They all sound good through the Thiels, but I keep coming back to the Threshold.

beetlemania

Thank You for the review link. I have no doubt that this integrated can drive a CS 2.4 / 2.4SE loudspeaker without challenge. A 650w burst tone is quite powerful, usually into 1 channel (Stereophile). Paul Miller does a good job testing gear in his lab.

Happy Listening!

@tomthiel, Perhaps I’m mistaken, but I seem to recall Bryston’s cubed series of amps coming out years later than the 3.7’s?