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Thiel Owners
Jafant......just so there's no doubt, it is personal as I knew Bobby, spoke with him numerous times and owned his speakers.However, what you said shouldn't be said about anyone.  ...And you have the audacity to go around here telling everyone "Hap... 
Thiel Owners
here are his “rules of engagement”:They are just that...his rules. Don’t seem to apply to him however. I just read this a couple of days ago on AA. brayeagle...how is this for “self-appointed righteous”? This is the type of person ( OP ) leading t... 
Speakers with the most detailed midrange? (non-ESL/planar)
@smer319 .....you don’t happen to sell Vandys now do you?   
Anyone hear the Egglestonworks Emma SE?
I will comment.  Was reluctant at first as I have a pair of Fontaine Signature SE for sale.  Didn’t want to come across as an ad here.My experience has been positive in my short time with them.  They are very coherent, which coming from Thiels, is... 
I would love some suggestions on great acoustic...
Anything by Luka Bloom. 
Audiogon member suggestions for a speaker that sounds good at low volume!!!
+1 for Tannoy.  Also Triangle speakers. 
Discontinued equipment that you wish were still here. What do you miss or think will miss?
Jim Thiel and HIS Thiel Speakers.  Though I did just purchase a pair of nos CS1.7.  I feel like I’m back home now after being away too long. 
Focal Sopra 2
Really enjoyed reading this Ozzy.  Glad you found the right speaker for you.Best.... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Chris Rea, Katie Melua and Everything But The Girl on Tidal.  Very nice.... 
Drink of choice for serious listening?
Wild Turkey & a Monticristo Churchill Classic.......or a nice Pinot Noir. 
Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
+1 EgglestonWorks Fontaine Signature SE.... 
Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
Obviously your opinion and you’ve probably never heard any of the Tannoy Prestige setup correctly and with the right gear!?  Since when does “state of the art “ translate into great sound?  Amateur hour here sometimes! 
Your single favorite musician on any given instrument?
Tony Levin on bass.... 
litz vs silver plated for power cord?
@ebm...you know, I’m really agreeing with you more and more.  I’m loving the PADs with my Tannoys.  In fact, I think I just got another Tannoy owner hooked on them today!  Only cable I’ll own now.....more on topic, Cardas also does litz and they m... 
Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
The 3 “Ts”:Tannoy...Prestige Series Triangle...Signature Series Thiel...Any Best......