A hobby with HI-FIThiel MCS1 speakers fully setup now with new Cardas speaker wire. (Retired the older quad link) The music is sounding better than ever. I purchased these black beauties for a 50% off back when they... posted 7 months ago | View comment | |
A hobby with HI-FIThank You Jafant! Room sounds best when I throw couch cushions on the sidewalls to absorb some of the first order sound reflections. Ive really got to just order a few acoustic geometry panels and ... posted 11 months ago | View comment | |
Alabama GetawayNice to hear that you like it... If I were to spend more it would be in the direction of a Tube DAC like Linear Tube Audio "Aero" I see a mention of tube CD player belowAnita Ba... posted about 1 year ago | View comment | |
Alabama GetawayHi jafant How are you finding the D-03X player by Luxman? I just purchased the same model the other day and have really been liking its sound character. Lots of features to try out though, hav... posted about 1 year ago | View comment | |
HarmoniumsRadiohead is very nice music! Was recently spinning the 4 LP ( the best of ) Great looking system! posted over 1 year ago | View comment | |
A hobby with HI-FIThanks Milpai It has been almost 20 years with these Thiel's and I've never auditioned a subwoofer. They closed up shop before I had enough time to buy a Thiel smartsub. On the other hand a REL is... posted over 1 year ago | View comment | |
A hobby with HI-FINew 12 inch subwoofer integrated with high level Neutrik speakon connection. With 800w and hi-end driver features it's an absolute bargain with the sound quality and cabinet craftsmanship. posted over 1 year ago | View comment | |
Alabama GetawayWell done looking system. Santana and Thiel speakers no doubt it rock and rolls.That cabinet finish laminate is a pretty cool item , which one did you get? posted about 2 years ago | View comment | |
A hobby with HI-FIThank you Jafant ! Similar to you I've been experimenting with various different digital sources over the years. started out with a California Audio Labs 5 disc changer which I really wish I kept, ... posted about 2 years ago | View comment | |
A hobby with HI-FIyes Jeff that's true, Before the clearaudio table with moving magnet cart I used a sota sapphire and SME 309 and moving coil. It sure was beautiful but lesser for what I prefer listening to with th... posted about 2 years ago | View comment | |
A hobby with HI-FIComing soon milpai! Latest Compact Disc rotations are Emerson Lake and Palmer , Melvins, Animal Collective, The Black Crows. posted about 2 years ago | View comment | |
eflorida's SystemAll I can say is congrats! cool stereo system posted about 2 years ago | View comment | |
A hobby with HI-FICurrently playing Beirut (the rip tide) Daft Punk (discovery) Boredoms (wow 2)New tube preamp really opening up all the finer and more intricate details of each recording. Gone ... posted about 2 years ago | View comment | |
thosb's systemNice system ! The amplifier may be clipping due to a ohm load sensitivity 87db. My Thiel's didn't even begin to sing properly until I upgraded the Amplifier. Had a KAV-150a previously and wasn't h... posted about 2 years ago | View comment | |
jazzman7's Systemcool system Jazzman! you'll hear every component upgrade with the Thiel CS2.4 speakers. kind of magic posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
A hobby with HI-FIHello everyone its been a while... I was wondering if anybody has tried to get finer volume adjustment from preamp when it seems too loud at the 1st step. With what I own on BAT it's the number 1, ... posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
OK for Time BeingHi Lall, I can relate to your findings with the Cardas Quadlink 5C speaker cable. I think the world of it also in terms of richness and overall great sound. Bass freaks can really rock out with it ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
A hobby with HI-FIYes Tom and it still sounds amazing. Nothing lacking with my 8 yr old CS2.4 towers. I discovered a great combination of electronic and speaker. Hope they stay as high quality and heavy build in the... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
A hobby with HI-FIJust changed the room up since breaking in the MCS1's WOW what a fantastic little "Heavy" well built speaker. I recently found these at 1/2 off retail cost on amazon so keep your eyes pee... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Zu and manleythose tubes must sound glorious with a nice piece of wax. Nice stereo posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
A hobby with HI-FISystem edited: I've gone purchase happy yet again when I saw the MCS1's on sale. before that i had to get a pair of the SCS4's for the movie/tv area. This is also where my starter electronics are t... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Long Time Waitingnice looking system golden! Bet the shelves behind the speakers help acoustics. What are you listening to these days? posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
A hobby with HI-FIThen you'd probably laugh if I told you it was mostly purchased since 2005. All are well tested pieces and mother approved with decent price tags. In fact in the mid nineties I was gawking at Thiel... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
A hobby with HI-FIIts been a while and system sounds amazing. In fact I've never focused so much on getting new music, A real joy to playback posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Library listening roomcongrats on the new cd and pre audioguy3107. I bet that amp and speaker combo really sings now. posted over 14 years ago | View comment |