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Thiel 7.2 vs Wilson Sophia
You need to go further up the wilson line.Chuck 
Need advice on a very dynamic, full range speaker?
Thiel, Sonus Faber,and Avalon Acoustics come to mind all work well with Krell electronics. Chuck 
Power cords, most effective placement:
The biggest impact in my system from a power cord upgrade (ps audio statement extreme) was with my digital source(scd-1). I subsequently replaced the stock cords on my cj amp (premier 350) and pre-amp (premier 16lsII) with ps audio exreme statemen... 
Suggestions for upgrading audioquest interconnects
I would suggest trying viper which is a discontinued cable non dbs but is available used from time to time. I used them on both amp to pre-amp and cd player to pre-amp and liked them very much before upgrading to anaconda. They were detailed and u... 
Watt/Puppy 7 or Sophia?
Although I am not a fan of the breed the WP 7.0s are a step up from the Sophoias and the maxx is just more of the same relative to the 7's. Wheather or not they are worth the extra dollars is in the ears of the beholder. Either speaker will fill y... 
Which preamp to buy?
Along the conrad johnson line-up you may want to consider a used premier 14. It is closer to your price point than the 17 and is highly rated comes with remote. As Larry mentions if you can stretch your budget the 17lsI is great as well.Chuck 
Help me deceide on pre-amp please
If you are considering tube pre-amps you should have conrad johnson on your short list. I believe a used premier 14 is close to your budget.Chuck 
Power port, Venom, Watt Gate, or What?
Bob_bundusWhat other outlets did you try? I went from pass & seymore hospital grade to PS Audio Power Ports and while I though the upgrade was worth it I must say I did not hear any real discernible audible differences. My dedicated lines made... 
Power for Thiel 7.2
Thiel does not make specific amp recommendations for their speakers other than it is of good quality and of sufficient power to drive their speakers.Chuck 
Best CDP in the $4k to $8k range
It looks like Cary Audio just released some new players so you may want to give them a look. I have not heard them so I can not comment. But they are a company with a good reputation for building solid equipment with good support. Before consideri... 
Power port, Venom, Watt Gate, or What?
JimGood decision and yes it does get confusing with many opinions. Chuck 
Opinions on PS Audio Statement power cord
Made a big difference in the sound quality (lowered noise floor) of my SCD-1.Chuck 
Opinions on PS Audio Statement power cord
Good product extremely well made and reasonably priced. I would not hesitate in rcommending them to anyone. I have them on all my equipment.Chuck 
Power port, Venom, Watt Gate, or What?
Obviously you are going to get alot of varying opinions concerning this topic. All I can say is try it you may be surprised. Obviously I find this an interesting subject as I keep chiming in. I have heard positive comments about the Wattgate, Port... 
Power port, Venom, Watt Gate, or What?
I heard a substantial improvement in my CD player when I installed a PS Audio Statement Extreme power cord. I since then installed them in the rest of my sytem with very little if any audible improvement. But I know directionally it was the right ...