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Home Theater vintage Thiel set up question
Hi all ! I think the OP should try it both ways and report back. 
Speaker cable advice
Hi all ! The cables you choose should complement your system . If your system needs more highs (or you want more highs) choose a lighter sounding cable . If you want it smoother sounding choose a smoother sounding cable . They all have a personali... 
Home Theater vintage Thiel set up question
Hi all ! Like I said above , try them w/o the eq . I liked them better w/o the eq and no sub was in the system. 
Power Cord for Power Conditioner
Hi all ! Well said once again , Lacee . I have stopped wondering much about how any component sounds ,especially amplifiers . I can pretty much make it sound anyway I want it to with cords and feet , etc . I still find it pretty amazing guys spend... 
Looking for a softer tube
Hi all ! Telefunken smooth plates are , well , smooth sounding . Or , I have great success by going with Jim McShane's advice . 
how much power
Hi all ! I was part of thread not too long ago where everyone was adament I could not drive my Thiel 1.6's with my Cary v12 . It was pretty funny as nobody actually had the same amp and speakers but they were looking at the test data on the speake... 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
Hi all ! Evank... I think the veneer is $250 or $300 upcharge . Rsfphil....That 4 ohm load on the Pendragons is what steered me to the Lores . My small tube amp doesnt like low ohms . These Lores are just fantastic . 
Power Cord for Power Conditioner
Hi all ! Well said ,Lacee . I do trust my ears very ,very much . There used to be a time when I trusted what other people said more than what my own ears heard . Just last night I was changing power cords on my cd player . I took out a #4 Vansever... 
speakers for an 845 SET AMP?
Hi all ! Been very pleased with my Tekton Lore's with 4 wpc . Very coherent . 
Home Theater vintage Thiel set up question
Hi all ! Alot of guys have said the CS3's sound clearer w/o the equalizer . Try it . 
Which components are "stupid good"?
hi all ! I guess I have a few nominations...Tekton Lore loudspeaker at $1000 per pair . These things are closer to live than about anything I have ever heard . Belles A150 amp...got used on ebay for $450 , thats adcom territory pricewise , soundwi... 
Power Cord for Power Conditioner
Hi all ! I gotta kinda disagree here a little Jeff . I think some do "trick" themselves into hearing improvements . Once you have gained the experience on how to listen there is no "tricking". Like they say.....it either is or it aint . 
Power Cord for Power Conditioner
Hi all ! lots of great input here , we all dont have to agree ! To me , listening is a learned skill . Think of it this way...ever seen the show Chasing Classic Cars ? The dude looks at different cars and he sees things we dont see . Steering whee... 
Power Cord for Power Conditioner
Hi all ! A few things are certain , cables sound different when the direction is changed . Cables sound different with elevators and with different elevator spacing (due to string resonance ). I you cant hear this then it does not matter what meth... 
Power Cord for Power Conditioner
Hi all ! Hate to sound a little harsh here...but anyone who cant hear a change in powercords is wasting their money. I would recommend they go buy an all-in-one system and cut their losses . Btw , I live in the Tampa Bay area...any nay sayers can ...