Thiel CS 2 - Associated Equipment; Importance of Quality Associated Equipment; The Driving Amplifier; Amplifier Power Requirements

There
are some
applications
where
the
stabilizer
pins
will
not
bring an
improvement
in
sound but may
actually
make it worse.
This
situation occurs when
the
floor itself
is not of
rigid
construction
and vibrates
when
connected to
the speakers via the
stabilizer
pins,
We
encourage
you
to experiment
to
determine for
yourself
wnether
or
not this is
the case.
We recommend
that
you
determine
the
position
of
your
speakers
before
inserting
the
pointed
stabilizer
pins.
To insert
the
pins
tilt the
speaker
lorward
and
push
the two
back
pins
f
ully
into
the 1
"
deep holes
located in
each back
corner of the
plinth
Then rock the
speaker
backward
and insert
the front
pin.
Finally,
press
lirmly
on the top of the
speaker
with
a slight rocking
motion
until the
pins penetrate
the
carpet completely To
check that
the
pins
are firmly
seated, lightly
tap the
back and side ol the
speaker.
There
should be
no movement
and the
speaker
should feel
solid
lf
the speaker
is moved
with
the
prns
in
place,
care should
be taken to
lift
the speakers
straight upward
until
the
pins
have
cleared the
carpet. Also, the
speaker should be
lowered
straight
down
onto the
carpet
Please
be
cautioned
that the
pointed
pins
can be dangerous if not
used
with
care.
They
can cause
small
dents in hardwood
floors and it is
possible
to damage
carpets
if
the
speakers are moved
incorrectly
with
the
pins
in
place.
Associated
Equipment
The
CS2 is
a
very
high
quality
sound reproducer
and will benefit from
use
with
the best
associated equipment.
Since it is
extremely
accurate, it will reveal
sources
of
distortion
generated
elsewhere
in the
system. For
example,
distortion
resulting from
cartndge mis-
alignment
or inferior
electronics
will
be reproduced
accurately. Also, the
quality
of
patch
cords and
speaker
cables will
significantly
effect the
performance
of
the
system.
The
Driving
Amplifier
The
CS2s will
usually
provide
good
dynamic range
with amplifiers
of only
moderate
power.
For
normal
listening
levels in
average
size
rooms, 40
watts will normally
provide
good
results
However,
it is important
not
to attempt
a
higher volume level
than the amprr-
fier is
capable
of
providing
as this will result
in the
amplifier
producing
overload
distortion
that
could damage
the
speaker
system
in
extreme
cases
lf high
sound
levels
are desireo,
the
CS2s
are designed
to
accept
large
amounts
of
power
and
provide
wide
dynamic
range. They
will
benefit from
use
with
amplifiers rated
up to 250 watts
per
channel.
lf
the amplifier
has
a speaker fuse
or if a fuse is
used
in line
to the speakers, we
recommend
a
value
of 3 amps
of the normal
blowtype
(type
3AG-3
amp)
Although fuses
offer
some
protection,
they
do not necessarily
protect
the
speaker against all types of
overload
and
also introduce
audible
degradation of the
signal.
The
CS2
is
a
very
rugged
loudspeaker
that can
only be
damaged by extreme
overloading and f using is not
necessary.
Cabinet
Finish
Care
The
cabinets
possess
a
high
quality
lacquer finish
that
is
both beautiful
and durable.
However,
any wood
finish
can be damaged by
excessive moisture,
dryness,
or
direct sun-
light. The
finish
can be
cleaned
and
renewed
with
any
high
quality
furniture
polish.
Service
lf
your
system requires
service, contact
your
dealer who is
qualified
to
service
THIEL
oroducts.
Grille
The
grille
on the
CS2 is
designed as an integral
part
of the system
and
must remain in
place
for
proper
operation lf
you
wish
to temporarily remove it, first loosen
the two
screws that secure
the
trim
strip to the
front
of the
speaker,
Then
pull
the
grille
frame
away from the
speaker,