Thiel Owners

No, jafant, I don’t have any upgrades planned. I had my Ayre QB-9 upgraded to the Twenty version last year and that might be my final upgrade. My system is really dialed in. In 2019 I was able to hear a reference system and my system only comes up short in bass extension, bass definition, and image density. Those are only noticeable in direct comparison. I am aware of those shortcomings and nonetheless fully enjoy my system without upgrade neuroses.

Meanwhile, my retirement is on the horizon and even now it would be a financial reach to address those minor deficiencies. So, I’m happy with my system and care not to obsess over how to improve it.

I bought my CS2.4SEs from TMR. I had a positive experience but the cabinets had more damage than advertised. Not just the usual small scratches but one bottom corner is a bit crushed, suggesting the speaker was once dropped. But they were well packaged, in original boxes, on a pallet for delivery to my home.

Tom,

Wow, what surprising and interesting insight in to the end-of-life Thiel business!  Thank you!

Prof - I find it interesting to ferret out rather than letting sleeping dogs lie. I'm getting a pair of 2.4s soon and will be able to date them via serial numbers. Their particulars will be of great interest. I suspect with some facts in my quiver, Rob and/or Dawn would confirm or deny my assertions and speculations.

TT

I love this thread. The history, suggestions and tweeks are priceless. Have owned 2 pair of CS2’s since late ‘80’s. I picked up some mint 2.4’s late last year. Looks like serial #433/434 although almost looks like they could be 4331/4332 . Numbers are rubbed and very hard to read but given number of total pairs made mentioned above the 400’s are likely the better guess. Consequently I likely have the later fcx boards. I am definitely interested in the crossover upgrade possibilities but not really sure I want to dismantle and rebuild myself unless everything can be accessed from the back plate? I may call and  see if this can be done turnkey since one of my CS2’s has gone dead in midrange also. These speakers are all keepers for me.