Description

Hello, my name is Stu and I'm a Roonaholic!

Streaming centric system features Thiel CS 2.4 speakers driven by Coda CSiB Integrated amp. 

Principal source component is Hifi Rose RS130 functioning as Roon Endpoint feeding Rockna Wavelight DAC.

The Room:
The system sits in the living room portion of one relatively large open space which also contains both the main entry way to the home as well as the dining room. The combined space is 27 feet wide. The living room portion is 12 feet wide and 15 feet deep. The dining room portion at the other end is approximately 11 feet wide and 10.5 feet deep. In between is the front entry way to the house. The house is a 1950's split level design. Ceiling height starts out at 8 feet behind the speakers and peaks out at 13 feet behind the prime listening position.  Opposite the entry way are openings for two sets of stairs, one leading to the bedroom level, and the other leading to the lower level.

Previous iterations of system also available for viewing here on Audiogon.



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Components Toggle details

    • Coda Technologies CSiB Integrated Amp v1
    • Thiel Audio CS 2.4 speakers
    • Hifi Rose RS130 Network Player
    • Rockna Wavelight DAC
    • Roon Nucleus with 19v Sbooster Linear Power Supply
    • The Chord Company English 8Switch with Ifi 5v Ipower Elite Power Supply
    • Melco S100/2 Network Switch with Ifi iPower Elite 12v Power Supply
    • Rotel RT-940AX Tuner
    • Bryston BCD-1 CD Player
    • Transparent Audio Super Gen 5 XLR
    • Transparent Audio Music Wave Super Gen MM Speaker Cable
    • Tubulus Concentus HDMI I2S
    • Ifi Power Station Power Conditioner

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Hi Stu, I am struggling to DM you, so posting here.  I hope it is helpful to others.
Thanks for the helpful comments on the Coda.  Were you able to try them out with the Thiel's before you went ahead?
Sonically, what were you looking for that had led you to the Transparent Audio cables?  One of my near-term tasks is to explore cables. 
BTW, having confirmed the "silky" improvement in sound, I am upgrading the Thiel XO to the 2.4 SE version.  I also intend to try the outriggers to see if they help expand the bass.
My living room (also listening room) is similar to yours - similar size, open to hallway and other rooms, a wall of glass, high ceilings, ... did you consider a subwoofer?  Have you explored any room treatment?
Thanks very much. 

sartajalag

Hello @Jazzman7, 

Like others, I love the room and the system.  Your care in assembling and nurturing the system is very evident.

I too have Thiel CS2.4's running with a Bryston 4B2 amplifier and I noticed you moved from the 4B2 to the Coda amp.  Can you talk about this move and the differences you have observed?

Also, my room is quite large like yours and I am trying to coax more bass out of my CS2.4's.  What has been your experience with the bass, especially with the amplifier change?

Best regards.

sartajalag