Thiel Owners

Thanks, guys. I suppose I hoped that I had missed a simple, digital-only spinner that cost less due to absence of D-A conversion. Semi-portable would be nice to pair with a PS Sprout 100, etc. But, I guess optical discs diminished before separate DATS got rolling.

jafant - That SCD-1 in on the shelf awaiting the right opportunity to set it up.

That was Thiel's unit that I took to Bill Thalmann two years ago. He failed to salvage the SACD side, and he said the CD side had been well hot-rodded. I picked it up last Thanksgiving, which is after I lost my studio space. I'll put it in service this fall.

But that doesn't address my desire to have something to tickle the ears of musicians and other non-audiophiles for better than expected playback at an affordable price. An old skinflint can't be cured, I guess.

tomthiel

Thank You for the update. Do you recall whom hot rodded the SCD-1 ? 
The 2000’s decade was prime time for CD and SACD players and the experts who modded. Players SCD-1 and SCD 777 were at the Top of the Class.

Happy Listening!

No, I don't know. There are many things that would be nice to know, but I wasn't there, Rob doesn't know, Tim Tipton, our purchasing manager who retired around 2005 might know (or have known), but there's no practical way to track that down. Bill T. didn't have much to say except that putting more money into the player with a non-repairable SACD section wasn't advisable. Events recede and memory fades. 

tomthiel

I understand. Back in those days many Modders had their own upgrades for Sony ES spinners.  Only a few would place a Seal of Certification on the rear panel. Still, you will want to hold on to this critical piece of Thiel Audio history.  Continue to enjoy CD playback while looking forward on a modern player or transport with SACD capabilities.

Happy Listening!