ranchhand1
Responses from ranchhand1
| How long do high quality speakers "last" My Thiel CS2's are 32 years old and still mint. They may outlast me. | |
| To Sell or Keep? Agree with your well reasoned approach to keep the BAT for awhile. I have let go of many pieces replacing with improvements and didn't look back. A few items like original, one off Dan D'Agostino satellite/sub speakers from the 1970's I keep out o... | |
| The best speaker you ever heard? Watson Labs Model 10. Auditioned in latter 1970's. A visually striking very large speaker. Tweeter and mids set in a separate enclosure atop a large bass unit with two drivers.Sound: room filling, accurate, large sound stage, tight bass. WOW. Shou... | |
| Best bookshelf speakers Yes Rogers LS3/5a's. Wow! Auditioned them in 1976. I know, ancient times.....Rich, full, luscious and detailed sound. Downright seductive...........Would have purchased but wanted floor standing type. Should have bought a pair. Repro's are made im... | |
| Where to go in Portland... By now you have probably traveled to and returned from Portland.Fred's Sound of Music. Old school folks there. I've known them since the '70's. One of the oldest audio stores in Portlandia. Takes a lot to survive in this business as long as they h... | |
| question about Thiel CS 2 Hey Sam,I've owned the same pair of CS2's since 1986. All previous comments in response to your inquiry are 95% accurate. May as well not be repetitive. Thiel speakers are often mentioned as being revealing. They are! I think they pretty accuratel... | |
| Can you live with your current speaker until you die? Thiel CS2 | |
| Integrated tube amp to drive Thiel CS2's Many thanks to all for comments, suggestions and recommendations. | |
| Integrated tube amp to drive Thiel CS2's Thanks! I will check it out... | |
| Jolida Reliability Hey boband212, how do I contact your company regarding potential purchase of Jolida preamp? | |
| Thiel Owners Thanks jafant for finding and posting contact information for Rob Gillum'sThiel speaker service company. My mint condition 1986 Thiel CS2's continue to please to no end. Come the day they need attention I know who to call...:) | |
| Are Rotel amps and preamps any good? I have a Rotel 971 pre, matched with Hafler 9180 and Thiel CS2's. No complaints. I am sure there are superior pre's out there but likely cost more than the $400 I paid many years ago.I do a lot of research "drilling down" to find what I believe to... | |
| Why does all new pop music sound the same? I would not generalize to "all" pop music but the industry has a lot to so with what is circulated. What sells is their mantra to various consumer groups backed by marketing data, trends and the like. | |
| 20 Year Old Amplifiers compared to 2017 Hafler guy here again!...:) My 9180 is 23 years young and continues to delight. I am not an audiophile in terms of knowledge or equipment purchasing power. An audiophile in terms of enjoying music since I was very young.I presume there are many am... | |
| Thiel Owners Hey jafant,Other components are low budget conscious and mostly older as well. 15 yr old Rotel pre-amp, Philips cd 80 and my "venerable" Hafler 9180 circa 1994. Still have the D'Agostino satellite/sub set. They sound good considering I purchased t... |