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Need info on amp rec. for these Thiel cs2.4's
Chuck,I did the same thing like you did with Thiel 3.6. Thiel and CJ sound wonderful although The best combination I had in my room years back then was Thiel 3.6 and MCCormack DNA-1 rev.A deluxe edition in mono block configuration. 
2 channel priority in HT Processor...who's is best
I run my Classe SSP60 through the BAT 31 via HT bypass. Good thing about the BAT is you can assign any iput to be HT bypass. Very simple to operate and it is working excellent for me. 
2 channel sound in a blu ray player
I used to own many high end cd transport/players. But for the simplicity of my system, I was end up swapping them all out for the Oppo 83se Nuforce edition. For the money, it is hard to beat this Oppo player. Although, I find some of my old cd pla... 
Thiel 3.5 upgrade to 3.6 or 2.4 worthwhile?
I used to owned Thiel 3.6 for a long period of time. It was perpectly powered by a pair of McCormark DNA-1 mono block delux edition rev.A. The pream was CJ PV15. Sound was remarkable transparent, coherent and very quick transition attack. My cousi... 
Affordable electronics to suit Thiel 3.5 speakers
I used to own Thiel 3.6 for a long time. Thiel speaker need a lot of juice to sound best. I have tried Rotel 1090, Sunfire Grand, Krell KAV 1500, Krell FPB200, McCormark 500. The FPB200 was doing a good job but the McCormark was better in controll... 
Which is a better choice? New, or used preamp?
IMO, go for a used tube preamp from a well know manufacturing. That way you could save a lot money for some NOS tubes to tailor up your sound reference and maximize its performance. As far as reliable, I haven't got any bad luck with all the used ... 
Totem Storm sub vs PSB HD10 ?
I have one Thunder sub that ready to go up on audiogon. If you interesting, let me know. 
Totem Storm sub vs PSB HD10 ?
Totem Thunder will outperform both. The storm is ok but never satisfy me like the way the Thunder did. 
BAT VK31 owner where are you?
I put my eyes on those amperex 6922 and 7308 now. The only down side of this preamplifier is I have to change 6 tubes at once and it is quiet expensive. Time to save some money now. 
BAT VK31 owner where are you?
Joman, I am looking at the "bugle boy" , now. What do you think? I also like those amperex 6922 pq white lable, too but they are too expensive. 
BAT VK31 owner where are you?
BJ was very helpfull. I am only tried to see what other VK31 owners said about their tubes rolling experience like what they like and dislike about their tubes that currently in their preamp. Thanks 
A little help with my first system
You are on the right track. Very well informed and knowing exactly what you need. I either owned or listened to most of the brand names that you are mentioning above. In my own experiences, Definitive Tech and would be my first choice for movie so... 
Oppo 83 SE wich would be best for my system vs 83
Oppo 83se is a very good blu-ray player to pair up with older av processor via 7.1 analog. To me, I am still keeping my Classe SSP-60 since most of the newer AV processor is not up to my taste, yet. Admitted, there are some very good one from Krel... 
Oppo 83 SE wich would be best for my system vs 83
I agree with Kr4. If you plant to use oppo 7.1 analog for the sound and HDMI for video then go for the oppo 83se. Otherwise, regular Oppo 83 will be fine. 
Multi channel preamps for Movies
I just bought the Oppo-83 SE NUFORCE EDITION to pair up with my Classe SSP-60 via 7.1 channels analog. Sacd and Blu-ray Dts-hd sound very good. It feels like listen to LP in muti-channel.