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@duramax747 Thanks for the info!  Room size is about 20x14 with the system going somewhat centered on the long wall, speakers likely about 8’ apart. (still putting everything together). 
 

@tomthiel Thanks for the info and insights!  I will do more research and take it from there. Also, I know where to get the locking bananas and will absolutely take your advice on that. 😎

@jafant right now I have several systems through the house, but the one I am building around the Thiels has the NAD integrated amp so far, the speakers and a newly acquired/used Benchmark DAC2. If I decide to include a turntable right now, my best option is a Concept 2QD. Still looking for a streamer…

thanks for the warm welcome!

As Tom said; ..."Consult Stereophile's review for details and considerations."...

Thiel CS1.6 loudspeaker Measurements | Stereophile.com

The high sensitivity might be misleading considering the below 4 Ohm impedance, and the somewhat recactive load.

The NAD C375 BEEis is spec'd as >150 Watts 8 and 4 Ohms. As is is not spec'd to increase steady power with impedance drop suggests current limiting. It does suggest good dynamic power down to 2 Ohms, But as seen in the link above the CS 1.6's are below 4 Ohms a good deal of the time. I think the steady state power output into impedance is more relevant.

User manual NAD C 375BEE (English - 18 pages)

As 3 Ohm ratings are not typical (only the stereo version of the Benchmark jumps to mind), I think it prudent to consider the more typical 2 Ohm ratings when they can be found. A minimum of 200 Watts into 2 Ohms should be considered, and personally would use at least twice that. As @duramax747 wisely suggests YMMV.

Happy Friday! All

Hi all,

I have an opportunity to purchase a pair of Thiel Model 02's. Do these have foam or rubber surrounds... I've found online info that suggests it could be either ?

How do I be sure the drivers are original without removing them from the cabinets ? Speaker serial numbers are in the mid 300's.  Thank you.

foamcutter - your best source of further information is Gary Dayton at Coherent Source Service.

The model 02 woofer had a rubber surround on a paper cone. It was made by GEFCO of Illinois.

Woofer: Gefco 4829 6.5” 6 ohm 1” aluminum former

Tweeter: Peerless KO 10DT 8 ohm

Second Thiel speaker released in autumn 1976 at $220 / pair