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Can anyone talk to performance of Thiel CS7.2's?
I too have a pair of Thiel 3.6's and all I can say about the 7.2's is that I want a pair.Chuck 
Audio Research vs. Conrad Johnson SS Amps??
I have no experience pertaining to ARC so I can not comment there but I have a CJ MF2500a and it is very detailed,fast and musical. I do not know what bass slamm is that Tabu mentions. But I do know that the MF2500 drives my Thiels quite easily an... 
Want to get excited about SACD again??
I agree it is a matter of personnel taste at this level of player. And after all it is all about enjoying the music. I am glad that you are happy with your EMC it is a very good player.Chuck 
Want to get excited about SACD again??
BrianmgrarcomI have heard all the players that I mentioned in my system including the Accuphase DP75V the best one box redbook player (IMO). But none of them where leaps and bounds better than the other it is really a matter of personnel preferenc... 
Want to get excited about SACD again??
BrianmgrarcomI have heard them all.Chuck 
Want to get excited about SACD again??
I have both Diana Krall SACD discs and both sound superior to their redbook counterparts. The biggest difference I hear is the depth of the soundstage is much deeper more realistic on the SACD layer versus the redbook layer. I have had a similar e... 
What's best CD player one piece price no object
Accuphase DP85 / 75V , or Kern modded SCD-1. 
BAT VK50SE vs CJ 16LS vs ARC 25mrk II/Ref2
Not the Pass it just is not going to do it.Chuck 
BAT VK50SE vs CJ 16LS vs ARC 25mrk II/Ref2
I have a CJ 16ls II and it is simply amazing. BAT makes very good equipment as well; can't speak for ARC.Chuck 
Choice of Wire for Dedicated Line
I would use 10 gauge romex.Chuck 
Are there any absolute truths???
Yes, there are.The problem is most people can not regonize them when they hear them.Chuck 
How good is 8000 dollar Sony Dac transport from 89
I have a early 90s vintage Philips CD-80 that compares very favorably with todays cd players in its price catagory. Is the current technology better; yes, but the difference was not as great as I would have expected.Chuck 
Which preamp- Pass Labs X1 vs Cary SLP2002
I second Aaronm's response concerning Conrad Johnson. They are simply the best.Chuck 
Which preamp- Pass Labs X1 vs Cary SLP2002
I would recommend either the Cary or Conrad Johnson which is not on your short list but should be.Chuck 
Best amp for ThielCS6.
I would highly recommend Conrad Johnson or Pass.Chuck