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Warm Preamp
Older cj tubed pre's are more tube-like (premier 14 and earlier) their newer stuff(premier 17 and later) are more analytical IMO. Cary also makes a great pre and are more tube-like in their presentation. From what I have heard ARC and BAT are more... 
Intriguing world of Analog
And so it goessssssssssssss 
Patricia Barber MFSL 180g LP or SACD?
The SACD version is absolutely stunning and well worth the cost over the redbook version (IMO). I can not comment on the vinyl version.Chuck 
Downgrading... Is it possible??? Suggestions
Well I definetly did not down grade but actually upgraded the Focals/Cary SLI-80F1 is much more transparent and dynamic than the big Thiel/cj combination with smoother high end extension. I am very pleased with the result. Smaller monitor speakers... 
Downgrading... Is it possible??? Suggestions
I am in the process of down-sizing or down grading or both not sure which yet as I have not received my amp yet (in the mail). Wife hated the big Thiels in our family room and all the electronics in the cabinette.I just sold all my cj electronics ... 
analog vs. digital better ? or just different
johnnyb53Yes they do. And good that you can listen past the snaps clicks and pops which are not apart of the natural surroundings. And I agree with audiofeilChuck 
analog vs. digital better ? or just different
And I am in the opposite camp I have never heard analogue good enough to give up my modded Sony or to pursue analogue. So I am a digital only person and plan on staying there for the time being. Although being a mechanical engineer and one who app... 
Beginner needs CD HELP
Don't concern yourself with the monetary aspects of your equipment. Anybody can spend tons of cash and get a great system or quite possibly a horrible one. The real fun is to get a great system for little money. And great is relative to your ears ... 
Recommend me a bright musical Bookshelf speaker.
You might want to try Triangle or Focal. 
How to ship speakers
I shipped my Thiel 3.6's in their original packaging and the buyer used Fed-Ex and they arrived safely. Worked great bc they came and picked them up at my doorstep. 
Thiel cs 3.6
I also would pass on theses as any repairs would quickly eat up the savings. I just sold a pair that were in excellent condition for 1500. Would your Halo drive them well? Well is a relative term and depends on what you listen to, how loud and the... 
Vinyl sales up 36%
QdroneYup it's me. 
Vinyl sales up 36%
In the grand scheme of things something up from nothing is still nothing. 
What's the best way to send stuffs over to Europe
I just recently sent a heavy amp 100Lbs to England and used FED EX International Economy. It was the cheapest but still rather costly however the buyer paid. It arrived in excellent shape in 3 business days and I was able to track it all the way.C... 
With 15W tube amp, which speakers to use?
I have not heard any of these so I can not speak to their attriubutes. I was considering going in your direction(15wpc SET)and was told to try Coincident, Triangle, Omega, Klipsch,Cain & Cain. As you know speaker selection is very difficult wi...