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Ideas on amp for Thiel
I used a VAC 100 watt per channel tube amp for many years with my CS2.4 which was wonderful.  I have changed to the Ayre VX-5 twenty solid state and the speakers sound even better.  I love both presentations, but there is defenitly more energy in ... 
From Cadenza Black to A95...
Just when I thought I would be happy with my Cadenza Black for a while...Nice Review 
Jacksonville/NE Florida
March 4th meeting date.  If interested message me for additional information. 
Thiel Owners
I have not heard the AX-5 but I use the Ayre VX-5 Twenty with my 2.4s with exceptional results. Cables are Audience AU24SE.   Recently did a speaker repositioning using the instructions for the “master set” and the system has never sounded better.... 
McIntosh MC275
The “brightness” of the tubes does not reflect on thier function.  The “plate” can surround most of the cathode on most and obstruct the visual light to a great degree.  If the actual plate, which is what you predominately see on the power tubes, ... 
Polk LSI25 Sub woofer amp Problem...Help!!
The Polk Audio site has an active forum with many individuals who could be very helpful for this specific problem.  Some I believe are retired Polk factory service technicians. 
which would you choose
I use a Logitech Touch into an Ayre Codex with excellent results.  Roon is my software, but LMS works well also. 
My wife is at it again.........
My wife is so happy to read about a kindred spirit... Love the blog. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Robin Trower “Bridge of Sighs” 
Looking for speaker recommendations that I can purchase on Amazon.com
A pair of KEF LS50 sound exceptional for their price.   Quality stands are required for their proper performance and this additional purchase must be calculated into the purchase cost (got my KEF branded stands off Amazon as well as the extra damp... 
Tidal and Squeezebox
I’m not familiar with the dragonfly setup but here is a quote from a user on another site: “Setup for my various Squeezebox Touch was a pain. Need to use the Enhanced Audio Output app, need an USB hub and the gain of the Dragonfly is based on the ... 
DAC break-in...
There was a definite period when I first acquired an Ayre Codex that it presented very closed in and two dimensional compared to the loaner that I had demoed in my own system.  I ran Roon radio into it for many hours (days) with and without my pre... 
Tidal and Squeezebox
Actually with the EDO update my Touch will output 192/24 through USB to my Codex DAC 
Upgrade bug - advice on amp or preamp upgrade from Ayre for Revel speakers?
Ayre VX 5 Twenty.  A step up from your current amp.  Recently added it to my Thiel 2.4s.  I was considering new speakers, now I’m just listening more to an entirely improved sound. 
Vinyl from Barnes & Noble
Hate you had an issue with a new vinyl purchase but my experience with Barnes and Noble purchase has been very good. I’m glad they took care of it properly.