brendanw
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| Your experience with Thiel 3.6 I've had mine for about 6 months, bought them used for $1500 locally, and I couldn't be happier. I have read about their sensitivity to room placement, but I have not had the luxury of placing them for optimal sound. My living room / dining room i... | |
| Thiel 3.6 owners - what components are you using? Hi. I'm using a Bryston BP-20 with an old Bryston 4B amp that the factory did a nice number on for the previous owner. The 4B may be an older model, but it has plenty of punch. Source is a Cal Icon MKII that I scored on Audiogon for very little. I... | |
| Pioneer Elite PD 65 or Cal Audio Icon MkII ?? I also have the Icon MkII, and it's most excellent. Very clear, excellent imaging, but never bright. I got mine on Audiogon for $275, which was a real steal. If you find one for less than $400, I'd jump at it. I have not compared the Cal to the Pi... | |
| Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list A couple that people might not have heard about:*T Bone Burnett's self-titled album. He's best known for producing others (esp. the O' Brother music), but this is an astonishing recording. Poweful, haunting vocals and wonderful musicianship. Perfo... | |
| Garage Sale Steals - What to look for? I once found a cool old Advent Model 300 receiver at the Salvation Army for $17.95. It worked just fine. Vinyl heads love this thing because it has a sweet phono stage. A few weeks later I saw one at my local used hifi store for $250. I am a firm ... |