Thiel Owners

sdl4 - Thank you for your response. From my personal perspective as an ageing audiophile, I don't see many younger folks having any real interest in listening to reproduced music beyond MP3-type entertainment and/or media rooms.

jazzman7

Nice catch! I hope those 1.5 speakers find the next good home.

Happy Listening!

Fall Equinox - ALL

I stumbled across a pair of CS1.5 speakers at a thrift store.  Beautiful teak finish, no scratches.  $200.  I put them in my 10' x 12' studio/office building in the back yard.  I have to say I'm blown away by them.  Right now I'm driving them with an Onkyo TX-NR555.  It is rated down to 6 ohm speakers and these are what 3 ohms?  Will that damage the amp / speakers or just not sound as good?

My dad was an acoustical physicist and audiophile.  I inherited his McIntosh kit, MC2200 amp, C28 preamp, 4 MC-1C speakers.  The amp and preamp need to be refreshed.  Probably the speakers too.

Listening to the Thiels reminded me of the flat response of the old Mac system. What a joy!

Would the MC2200 / C28 make them sound a lot better?  I'm thinking it is time to get those properly refurbished.  I remember the MC-1C speakers sounding great but the Thiels sound even better.  Thoughts? 

trogdor425

Welcome! Nice score on the CS 1.5 speakers. Reviewing the specs on TX-NR555, this is a decent Receiver. Onkyo tends to rate the power output on the conservative side. Should be fine at low to medium volume levels. Yes, the Mac gear will improve your aural experience by providing more current to the loudspeakers.

Keep me posted as you refurbish the MC2200 and C28. I look forward in reading more about your Musical taste and system.

Happy Listening!