Thiel Owners

Hi fellow Thiel owners, enthusiasts, and co-founder.

I recently purchased a pair of CS2 2 and CS3.6 that I am enjoying immensely and appear to function well. While this is the case I want to do two "maintenance" tasks to them:

1. Replace the tweeter ferrofluid
2. Replace the electrolytic capacitors

I have tried scouring the forum for specific directions and details on these two tasks, but I still have two questions relating to the tasks:

1.) Where is the best place to buy the ferrofluid? I am sure a ferrofluid is not all created the same. Finally, how much to use? I have heard descriptions, but is there a specified measurement?

2.) Has a currently available capacitor that is closest to the original spec been identified? 

I would like to keep both of these speakers stock unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise.

Thanks!

agdrago

tomthiel discussed electrolytics in his post dated 01-18-2025 at 07:45pm

agdrago

Welcome!  good to see you here. Nice pairing on those CS 2.2 & CS 3.6 loudspeakers. Take time to read back to a few pages where Tom discussed this very matter.  What other gear and cabling is in your System? Musical tastes?

Happy Listening!

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Happy Listening! 

When the time presents itself i will post link to site I have the big Thiels going throuigh a workout. 

I'll start with the CS 7.2 since they are in room with their new plinths. 

Next will be the CS5i as I still need to manufacture a plinth for them.

Followed by CS6 which I need to make a plinth for also. 

I'll get the CS 2.4 playing as well in "Jerry Seinfeld" silver. 

CS 2.7 in white are stunning. 

largeexpensiveboxes

For the larger Thiels I always preferred mono amps to keep the speaker cables as short as possible.  I use 36" speaker cables. 

I will say on paper there are many amps that can be used with the CS6. However, there are far fewer amps that drive them with authority.