Thiel Owners

Morning all :-) @jafant the ancient Labrador is a constant companion and music lover even while feigning sleep and disinterest. Yes maintaining three systems ( really 6 ) and not have them turn into museums is a challenge but one I greatly enjoy and TRY to learn something new each day !

Tom so glad you have discovered your condition and are getting some relief, I find many carry a hidden burden - May yours be light or lighten - I know I am blessed with excellent care in a world where many have none.

I would encourage isolation for the external filters and for Tom no wiring between input terminals and heavy curved traces on boards.

btw we did external filters on some KEF Kit Cantatas circa 1984 ish but also did aircore so were unable to understand impact of single variable change - needless to say those B-139 sang !!!

Tom - thank you for mentioning the reference tracks you are using as well !!!! Music is after all the point !!!!

tomthiel,

Thanks for the interesting update. As an owner of a pair of 2.2s, I think this model represents a great place to start on the upgrade path.

The use of an external xo makes a lot of sense, both for practical and sonic reasons. My 2.2s are on a carpeted wood floor with an unfinished basement space below them. I could easily run an umbilical cord through the floor and place a xo box in the basement underneath each speaker. That would be very cool!

When you can, please continue to post upgrade updates for the xo, the cabinet bracing, and the vibration management efforts.

Keep up the impressive work!!!