Always a work in progress, I replaced my Thiel CS3.6 several years ago with B&W Signature 805. This led to more desire to improve my 2 channel listening so I picked up Classe SSP-75 for its fantastic 2 channel circuitry and sold all the Parasound I was using for A/V.
Of course led to cable upgrade so traded all the Straightwire Maestro for their Serenade and added balanced interconnects.
Sub was Definitive Supercube II but I wanted B&W base so picked up ASW750 and I must say it’s quite a nice clean detailed system
System edited: New pix ! Introduced the Monster Power HTS5100 , & re-introduced the CDC-1500 into the system after a factory service to bring back up to spec. Had to do alot of re-arranging in the cabinet, hope you all enjoy.
System edited: Monster Power HTS5100 AC line conditioner has been added, improved soundstage & depth is noticable, no line level noise or hum video also looks cleaner.
Mike, thanks for looking & for your response ! The system has been quite a challenge, I had been using M&K S2B up front w/ S3B in rear with Parasound HCA1205A powering the system & have always been a Thiel 3.6 lover. A few years ago I decided they were just probably out of my reach so in all my searching I bought Vandersteen 2CE Signatures and was very pleased, but finally I almost fell into my Thiels, thankfully because then the upgrades ran wild. All new cables ( speaker & interconnect = dig co-ax ) still not what I knew they sounded like, then CA300 for power, then power cord, now I am buying the power conditioner this week. My good deal on the Thiels is still costing me money but I have found if you are willing to give them all they need to turn the current into music they are as incredible as I remembered, but any weak link in your system they let you know. I appreciate the suggestion on my cabinet, it was a quick solution for my system we had a wide screen and 3 pc wall unit but the Thiels & Plasma came at the same time & major changes had to be made quickly! We originally bought a beautiful Bello and upon measuring when we got home & also looking at all the wires I had to hide we decided no way. I will definately look into other shelves & if I am successful I will reply again as to difference. Classe CDP10 is a definate option. Thanks Again
System edited: When all is done I hope to use remaining 2 channels of HCA1205A to power zone for the garage, and as I sell PSP1500, PDD1500, & DAC1000 I will replace with Classe stated earlier, then the Thiel center channel. So far very detailed & solid 2 channel performance, & powerful video !!
