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Comparison of Thiel CS2.4 vs. Vandersteen 3A Sig.
Chad,With an incorrect amplifier match (I won't name any lest I start a war) I agree that Thiels CAN sound a little edgy or grainy BUT any speaker can be mismatched.Also, and this is very important, it could be Thiels simply don't suit your prefer... 
Which DAC for $1K?Benchmark?Perpetual?????
I would choose spellcheck and paragraph formulator. 
Amps for Avantgarde
Sounds real,It is unprofessional and unethical to advertise here without a disclosure wouldn't you agree? 
Comparison of Thiel CS2.4 vs. Vandersteen 3A Sig.
>>To comment on one question, Thiel are more harsh and detailed<<Could be poor listening skills and/or associated equipment.Thiels are not harsh. 
Anyone have honest opinion of Jolida amps?
>>A few bucks more and much more the quality<<Cayin versus Jolida? I don't think so. They are both low-mid fi imported products.You get what you pay for is correct. 
What's better than Oritek X-2
I'd highly recommend anything that sounds good to you and fits your budget.I hope that's not too specific. 
Tube Preamps...I'm sold
You've proven my point regarding your knowledge with the most recent post.Thanks for the validation of my initial assessment. 
Question about Druids
Bartok,You violated your oath of non-participation here.No soup for you. 
Tube Preamps...I'm sold
>>I believe he was trying to convey when he said detail and sound stage are for amateurs<<No that's wrong. His original quote is: "Might want to give great tube electronics a try and get back in touch with the music. Details and ss are... 
Tube Preamps...I'm sold
Clfcarney,Anybody that makes a statement such as:"Details and ss are for young beginners who don't know any better"is clearly an amateur in the world of high end audio. Whether or not you own or have owned Shindo, dCS or any other well known brand... 
does anyone have experience with mbl and lector ?
>>seeking comments regarding such a comparison doesn't preclude recommending the lector to someone else.<<Does for me unless I've heard the component. Anything else smacks of heresay but that seldom stops those who don't know any better. 
Tube Preamps...I'm sold
>>Details and ss are for young beginners who don't know any better.<<Words of a true amateur. 
Playing Customs Games with Our Northern Neighbors
National debt and budget deficit are not the same.The national debt, not the budget deficit, is $8.7 trillion.The budget deficit for 2006 is $250 billion. 
What is the best SS Amp and Pre given the trends?
>>a decent tube amp is preferable to the best solid state amp<<That is simply untrue.Those of us who have heard many many amplifiers since the late 1950's know better. 
Robert Plant Mighty Rearranger
I'd like to qualify my earlier post lest I be accused of Plant bashing.First of all I’m a big fan of both Led Zep and Robert Plant. I bought all of the LZ albums on release and own most of Plant’s solo work. He’s a great writer, good vocalist, and...