Thiel Owners

Interesting discussion re. tube amps driving the 3.5s.  I just upgraded my solid state amp from and Adcom 555II to a Classe CA300 and havre been luxuriating in the power and glory.  The 3D palpability approaching tube magic - but . . . .

I keep waiting for that crazy garage sale find of a 200 wpc Manley or VTL at a price I can justify to 'She Who Must Be Obeyed' - but luck so far.

I do have a Jolida integrated tube amp on the shelf that needs service- and now  I'm wondering what that'd be like on the 3.5's at lower volumes, perhaps with the bass eq removed to lessen power demand.   

Meanwhile I'm crossing my fingers that my rubber dope temporary fix on my bad mid surround will hold until A more permanent fix is installed.

'no luck so far' on the 200wpc bargain Manley I meant

@thoft "I wasn’t able to free mine and gave up. They’re just in as flat"

Got it - I figured separating it would not be easy.    

I am not certain about wave guided being available from Coherent Source. I had read somewhere that he sold complete driver assemblies for  $250-$300 apiece and just assumed those included the waveguide.

Unless I hear from him soon I may just order those Madisound M13 replacements and perhaps at some point,  have a wood-turning buddy try and lathe - carve some wave guides out of  hardwood that matches the cabinets. 

My waveguides came off easily. Don't remember any difficulties separating them from the driver. To the best of my knowledge, Rob does not included the waveguide as he told me to reuse the guides. 

tomthiel

The Sony ES SCD-1 is also coveted by Audiophiles. Perhaps it is worth the effort to repair? Keep me posted on your decision. Have fun!

Happy Listening!