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Anybody heard the new Thiel 2.4?
Tom, how are you feeling about the bass you are getting from them? 
Audio Artistry Beethoven - heard it?
Am I correct that Audio Artistry speakers are no longer in production? 
Anybody using Paradigm Active 40's in 2 channel?
Sammie, do you know the input impedence of the built-in amplifiers? That, along with the length of the interconnect you will need to run from the pre-amp, may rule out some pre-amp options (but maybe not). 
Who has the oldest speakers?
My Quad ESL 57's have 4-digit serial numbers and date from the early sixties. 
Gershman Acoustics at 2003 Son & Image
Hey Igal, you work for Gershman or something? This topic reads like an advertorial. 
Live Jazz Trio Recordings
The two Joe Henderson State of the Tenor recordings (love the name!) are perennial favorities of mine. Not great recordings particularly, but great music. 
Detailed Look at Cary Audio 306/200 CD Player
I wonder what they would do for a $10K+ player. 
Recommended classical guitar CDs?
I second the recommendations for the Assad brothers, Paul Galbraith, and Sharon Isben. 
When is thiel going to upgrade the 3.6
Hopefully Zaikesman will be along shortly to share what he learned during a recent factory tour. Seems like it will be a wait for the 3 series, nothing beyond the idea stage at this time. 
Thiel 2.4 and 7.2 versus 5i
Sam, what was "the other speaker", and which model of Thiel were you comparing it to? 
Hovland HP-100 vs. CAT SL1 Ultimate: Feedback
I have a lesser model of the First Sound (Mk II), but I agree very much with Kalan's description of its sonic strengths. I don't have enough experience with the other preamps under discussion to comment on them. 
Thiel - Inventors and Tinkerers All
What can you tell us about the prototypes you saw?Taters, the 1.6 is definitely not tizzy sounding. 
Older home & 2 prong outlets, Help No Ground?
I don't know whether there are safety issues to be truly concerned about, but, honestly, your system may sound better with nothing grounded. 
Why does this circa '75 receiver sound so good?
If there's one hard lesson I should have learned from my decades as an audiophile, it is this: if you find something you like, KEEP IT. Don't assume that you can improve on the Kenwood with an Adcom or whatever. Just keep the Kenwood for as long a... 
Extreme Phono None-Felt Mat Residue
Have you talked to Extremephono about this? Casey Ng is a great guy. I'm sure he'll have some advice for you.