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Username says it all. Thinking about about Thiel CS2.4 or Vandersteen 3A Signature. Also thinking about Jolida JD 100A as source. Any recommendations on tube preamp and SS amp? Budget range for the two pieces would be around $4K to $6K. I listen to a wide variety of music and will occasionally listen at elevated levels, but not very often. I have a couple of decent "shoebox" shaped rooms as well, although they're hardwoods and drywall. There seems to be so much to choose from and I don't think I have the time or patience to listen to it all, even if it was available for listening in my area. I just don't want to make any mistakes by "incorrectly" assembling a system. Seems to be enough expeience here to help me avoid catastrophic blunders.

How are my choices so far?

Thanks
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subaruguru
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Good post, Newbee. The 2.4 is warmer than predecessors, but still on the lean and lucid side, of course, as you say.
If those hardwood floors are not fully covered, and/or you've got lots of stuffed furniture you'll have to pay attention to very careful room treatment to keep the balance from being too flat. Regardless, in-room demos of fine speakers like these are absolutely recommended. (Hint: Do you like wall-wall carpeting?)
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