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Thiel 3.6's - Stereophile measurements
Alex, I did get the 2.4's, from a fellow Audiogoner. They arrived just before I had some back surgery, after which I went through one of those periods of not being too involved in my audio system. Starting to snap out of it now and getting back to... 
Thiel 3.6's - Stereophile measurements
I don't have much familiarity with the 3.6's. but this discussion is making me curious about them. I have the 2.4's and spent about 3 months with the 1.6's. The 2.4's are more forward-sounding than the 1.6, which struck the perfect balance for my ... 
Shunyata black mamba power cords
This was the PC that opened my eyes to what PCs can do in a system. As with all cabling, it is not the best choice in all applications, but it is terrific in many. Supremely flexible for its size, too. 
Best Joni Mitchel Album
Hejira, Blue and her first, the underappreciated Song to a Seagull. I've always thought of Court and Spark as her pop sellout album. Agree with Rec about Song to Sharon as a system eval favorite. And I think it's her greatest song, too. 
Thiel 3.6's - Stereophile measurements
It is mandatory that your listening position with Thiel floorstanders be at least 8'-10' from the speakers. Otherwise the drivers simply will not blend. This is a consequence of the first-order crossover. 
Which artists do you just not get?
Tori AmosR.E.M.Steve Earle 
Cartridge Loading- Benz LO.4
I use the Benz phono pre with my L2. The Benz pre has a fixed 22K loading. It's a good-sounding unit, but I'm not at all sure that 22K is ideal. 
Dynaudio S5.4 and ML No.436?
You might want to look at an Edge amp. 
Dynaudio S5.4 and ML No.436?
What were your speakers before you got the Dynaudios? 
Improve the Sound of your Parasound HCA3500
What's the best way to check AC polarity? And what's the best way to change it if needed? 
Comparing ProAc, Totem, Soliloquy, Tyler
I think she's the marketing director. Definitely a factor in keeping the rooms packed at shows. 
Comparing ProAc, Totem, Soliloquy, Tyler
Can anyone with Totem experience comment on this:I've only heard Totmes at shows and they have always been extremely impressive. But Vince has always had them cranked up LOUD. How do Totems (Hawk, Forest, Model 1 Signature, Mani-2) sound at low vo... 
Not happy with Krell SACD
Quite different sonic signatures between the tubed Cary 308 and the Krell, I would imagine. 
Paradigm Reference 100V.2/ Parasound/Adcom?
You're new around here, aren't you? 
Not happy with Krell SACD
What did the Krell replace in your system?