thanks for the thoughtful responses. this is why i love this site. i've purchased my Thiels, CJ PV12, and the Cardas speaker cables and interconnects through audiogon and have never been disaappointed.
First, don't get me wrong i'm pretty happy with my system at this point (the most recent upgrade to the Thiel 6s from the 3.6s was an awesome move up) and it's taken nearly 20 years to get here.
I still very much enjoy both the Meridian and CJ sounds(though i agree that if my current CJs have a flaw it's in their being a little too laid back for my tastes...such is the price you pay for such sweet musical sound). I've also had great experiences dealing with CJ customer service (and given some complaints about some manufacturers that i've read on this board i think service is also a factor to consider, especially if you're going to be buying used).
No takers on the move to a tube amp? i've always liked the tube sound so am probably going to go that way eventually. someone sent me a review of the Sonic Frontiers Power 3 monoblocks which according to the reviewer (which of course doesn't mean a whole hell of a lot as we should all know...his ears ain't mine) when paired with the Thiel 6s was one of the best pairings he had ever heard...hence my interest in the Power 3s.
When i posted a question regarding a lack of bass from my Thiel 3.6s a number of the respondants recommended upgrading my cables (which at that point were relatively inexpensive ones) and several recommended the Cardas so when a good deal was offered i took it. Made a big difference. That convinced me on cables and interconnects. guess, i'll have to take the plunge on power cords and see for myself.
I see there's an auction for the Electra Glide Fatboy. what do y'all think about that for the Meridian? Or will i do just as well going for one of the $150.00 Synergistic Research's?
thanks again for all the help.
First, don't get me wrong i'm pretty happy with my system at this point (the most recent upgrade to the Thiel 6s from the 3.6s was an awesome move up) and it's taken nearly 20 years to get here.
I still very much enjoy both the Meridian and CJ sounds(though i agree that if my current CJs have a flaw it's in their being a little too laid back for my tastes...such is the price you pay for such sweet musical sound). I've also had great experiences dealing with CJ customer service (and given some complaints about some manufacturers that i've read on this board i think service is also a factor to consider, especially if you're going to be buying used).
No takers on the move to a tube amp? i've always liked the tube sound so am probably going to go that way eventually. someone sent me a review of the Sonic Frontiers Power 3 monoblocks which according to the reviewer (which of course doesn't mean a whole hell of a lot as we should all know...his ears ain't mine) when paired with the Thiel 6s was one of the best pairings he had ever heard...hence my interest in the Power 3s.
When i posted a question regarding a lack of bass from my Thiel 3.6s a number of the respondants recommended upgrading my cables (which at that point were relatively inexpensive ones) and several recommended the Cardas so when a good deal was offered i took it. Made a big difference. That convinced me on cables and interconnects. guess, i'll have to take the plunge on power cords and see for myself.
I see there's an auction for the Electra Glide Fatboy. what do y'all think about that for the Meridian? Or will i do just as well going for one of the $150.00 Synergistic Research's?
thanks again for all the help.