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Is there Really a difference between a Krell 400xi intergrated amp and the newer Vandgard?
......clarification, the best MIT or Transparent cables you can afford.  Good luck. 
Is there Really a difference between a Krell 400xi intergrated amp and the newer Vandgard?
Jafant......yes, Krell and MIT have a long history with Thiels.  I've read that the Vandguard integrated is the real deal; resolution, warmth, not sterile, powerful at 200 w/channel ( 400 @ 4 ohms ) and harmonically accurate.  I would think this a... 
Is there Really a difference between a Krell 400xi intergrated amp and the newer Vandgard?
dave_b is who you want to hear from.  He is very knowledgable about the Krell integrated amps as well as MIT cables.  Based on my experience with Thiels, Krell and MIT, he is spot on.  Hopefully he'll post here soon.  Regards. 
Thiel Owners
I've had good results with Harmonic Tech and Acoustic Zen, namely the Sartori.  They added a warmth and fullness to the Thiels.  I eventually switched to MIT magnum during my last year or so with my Thiel CS 2 2.  Both brands worked really well I ... 
Thiel Owners
You might consider a Belles amp.  Perhaps the Soloist 1 integrated even.  They have a full, tuneful and robust sound to me that would mate quite nice with Thiels.  However, as a previous Thiel owner, I'd go with a solid state amp, think Levinson, ... 
Thiel Owners
Congrats, I may have been looking at those very same Thiels myself.....Texas?  I went with Proac instead.  I do think about my old Thiels often though.  If I get a larger room someday, I'll probably look for a pair of 2.4se or 2.7.  Enjoy and keep... 
Glen Frey has passed ...
RIP Glenn and thanks for your wonderful songwriting!  You, along with Don and all the excellent musicians that contributed to the Eagles over the years, have provided such great memories.  @ nonoise, I couldn't have said it any better..... 
Vandersteen 2CE sig II first run or current?....
I've heard that Richard can be forthright.  I've not talked to him, but I imagine you'd need to be forthright with him in return.  He makes speakers after all, not cures for cancer or economic asylum for all.  That being said, I own the latest ver...