Thiel Owners

Well, unfortunately, it seems like the situation may not be real.  After some research, I found the exact same picture of speakers that are reported for sale right now (July 2026, in the US) that were used in a 2020 Stereonet classified add from Australia.  "Seller" had a sketchy reply when I pointed this out.  Plausible, perhaps, but color me skeptical.  So I'm out on that.  With that said, this thread has really made me want to investigate Thiel speakers.  I will now be on the lookout!

@rjduncan not understanding your concern if you plan to audition / buy them in person?

On the bright side, you don’t have to buy new amps just yet!

@devinplombier If he’s not willing to show the real pics, who knows what kind of condition they are in?  And if he sends me other pics, how do I know those are real? They may be pieces of junk.  And even if they aren’t, life is too short to deal with folks like that IMO.  Even if it is just for a relatively inexpensive set of vintage speakers and only a few hours of my time to go see them.   As a seller, be transparent.  Be upfront.  Don’t waste time.  But hey, that’s me.  Perhaps some other guy gets a great deal. Too many good sellers to deal with one that appears to be a little sketchy. As for me, I’ll continue to learn more about Thiel’s and look elsewhere!

rjduncan

As I was assembling my current set-up, I would ask the dealer/retailer about (A)mperes delivery.  If he did not know, I would be directed to the manufacturer representative. That person further asked the Engineer for the value. Simple.

Happy Listening!

@rjduncan forgive me for jumping in.

thiels’s are great..I have 3.7s, 2.3, msc1, scs2s.  I’ve bought most of the used.  And of course my Amps are pretty much 2nd hand.  
 

so all I can say is don’t waste a trip.  Get all info and real pictures up front, Check serial numbers, etc.  don’t spend time fishing for answers - if you don’t get them go find the next deal.