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Silverline?Thiels? Audio Physic?: Need guidance

After deciding to look for something better than Thiels Audio Physic, I have been on the verge of purchasing a pair of Silverline Sonatina II, but read that they really sound better with a tube amp. I have a high current SS Aragon amp which is 200RMS. Also, I am confused if this is the best choice of speakers because there seems to be many Silverlines on resale. Yes, their cabinet wood is beautiful, but I don't want a speaker that is going to sound either bright, uneven, dull, or boomy because it is more compatible with some esoteric tube flea power amp. I can't afford to go out and buy $3000-5000 in monoblock tube amps or even a single tube amp of 100 RMS. So, owners or former owners of Silverline Sonata II or Sonatina II, I need your advice. Also, one final question, how does the Sonatina II compare to either the Audio Physic Virgo II, and/or Thiel 2.3 both which I heard and like for different reasons; I was hoping from what I read on the web that the Silverlines are better and offer more detailed and musical sound. Thank you all, SJ
sunnyjim

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zaikesman
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I don't know about the Silverlines being "better" than the other fine speakers you mention, but I will add that Thiel will shortly be releasing the new CS2.4 to replace the 2.3.
zaikesman
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Unsound, I had always assumed the same thing, but as Drubin hipped me to, and Jazzdude confirms here, the 2.3 turns out to have had a relatively short run by Thiel standards. All of which makes me very curious for what's in store with the 3-series, which was for so long effectively their brand leader. (Still haven't been able to set the date for my service/tour factory visit yet, due to the Thiel crew's having been away at the show last week, but I should finally get things arranged this week. I look foward to hearing and learning whatever I can during my day there.)
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