Since I first listened to a good audio system (a Linn system including a LP12 and Kaber speakers) I dreamed of owning such stuff too.

Fifteen years ago my first step was a Cyrus I integrated and small Vienna Acoustics speakers, a few years later followed by an excursion into the world of tubes (a cheap Chinese integrated).

Time went on, I purchased a turntable and as I had good experience with Cyrus I bought a CD player and an integrated together with the respective power supplies. A good fit with the small speakers but I wanted more and once my dealer offered a pair of Thiel CS1.6 I made a big step forward. In my good damped 20sqm room Cyrus and Thiel gave a wonderful presentation. Very dynamic and musical, never harsh. In my opinion Thiel speakers and British electronics (Cyrus, Naim, etc.) are a perfect fit!

A few years more and my dream came true, a Concentra I was offered on the internet. The sound and look of this marvellous piece of equipment still impresses me. When recently I moved in a large flat with my girlfriend the Thiel speakers were to small and I completely re-organized my system ending up as described below.

This is what I would describe as the third evolution step which I hope gives me lots of listening pleasure in the next years without thinking of an upgrade.

And maybe somebody is offering me Piega Coax 70 in black or Thiel CS2.4 in Walnut finish...

I listen mainly to Funk, Soul, Jazz and Hip-Hop but in the last years my CD collection grew more and more on classical too (Mahler!).

A good audio system makes listening to good music a sensual experience and refines your taste on music.

But be careful that the system doesn t get a nerd issue as it’s the music that counts and not the equipment.

Best regards from Vienna, Joachim