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Stage III Concepts Cables - Any Advice/Feedback/Thoughts is deeply appreciated.
fsmithjackThank You for the kind words and considerations. Actually, we are in a similar situation regarding an integrated amp. I have been auditioning an Ayre AX-5 Twenty and never thought an integrated could rival separates. To my ears, the Ayre... 
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tomic601Thank You for the historical perspective on Havens and Hardesty.Always good to read about existing Audio shops still operational in 2019.Seattle has a few as well as Portland.Happy Listening! 
Thiel cs2.4 upgrade to cs 2.4 se
desmond888Thank You for the update. I look forward in reading more about your new company system.  Happy Listening! 
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ronkentThank You for suggesting brass footers as a substitute to outriggers or sound anchors. Happy Listening! 
Audioquest custom made triple weave design power cable (Storm Series).
ctsoonerI can remember Tara Labs being spanked a few years ago along this same course. Rumor was those guys were outsourcing, destination unknown but thought to china, and jacketing stated Made in USA.Happy Listening! 
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tomthielCan you remember where Havens & Hardesty was located? Brilliant! idea to move the XO to a bottom panel bypassing the driver network. You guys are doing amazing things. Keep up the outstanding work.Happy Listening! 
Audioquest custom made triple weave design power cable (Storm Series).
geoffkait- I agree about Japan copper being superior. To my knowledge, Japan, does not engage in the gray market to the extent of china and russia. I hope this is not true on the behalf of AQ. Making sense or not making sense does not factor into ... 
Stage III Concepts Cables - Any Advice/Feedback/Thoughts is deeply appreciated.
fsmithjack - Welcome! to the club. Cabling does make a difference as you have had the "experience". I am a cable guy first and foremost. K/S are very fine cables/cords indeed. Then, there exists the upper tier products Stage III, EnKlein, Echole..... 
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pwhinsonbrings up an excellent report. As I am finding out, Atlanta, has a strong history with Thiel Audio. I receive many emails and PM away from here that states these facts.  These gentlemen still own several different models.Happy Listening! 
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tomic601Thank You for the initial report. What gear including cabling in in the CS 2.3 system? I look forward in reading more reports as the speakers bloom.Happy Listening! 
Best CDs
daj2832Another +vote for a dedicated CD player.  Happy Listening! 
Music I would succumb to under torture
Hip Hop/Rap = Torture. 
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jackskyThank You for the link. I will check it out.  Happy Listening! 
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tomic601Excellent news! Good to read the speakers arrived in pristine condition. Thank You for citing the serial numbers as well.  Keep us posted as you massage these loudspeakers into your room/system.Happy Listening! 
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marqmikePrecisely! I found many things were missing during sessions with Revel.Balanced but could not engage my ears.  Happy Listening!