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Happy Listening! 
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oblgny-As a natural (The) Cream fan, I must check out your strong suggestion of Ginger Baker's "Why".  I know his "Air Force" albums are regarded in the Jazz world.  Is this your reference disc? 
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Excellent info- richardp01 & catalysis.it is important (to me) in getting the air and space around instruments, right!My Thiels really impressed w/ it inherent timbre- something I never experienced in any other speaker to date.  Both Verity Au... 
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Dave-back in the day, I enjoyed the Apogee Slant6/ Slant8 speaker. Thiel reminds me of that design. I have always enjoyed a sweet Ribbon tweeter.Happy Listening! 
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Thanks! for sharing- nkonor-good to read that you enjoy Avalon speakers. Happy Listening! 
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Guys-keep talking about Krell power amps as it mates w/ Thiel loudspeakers.Happy Listening! 
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The CJ 350 Premier was the company's last, great solid state power ampat $10K retail.  My audition was mated w/ CJ ACT2 Series2 preamp,Eggelston speakers and Audience cabling all around.  One never forgets that kind of demo. 
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Dave-your friend that uses the C-J gear, regarding the amp,it appears that he uses the 350 Premier?  This is still my reference power amp!Does he still own it? Which pre-amp ?Happy Listening! 
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Good to see you- michaeljbrownfunny thing about Audio Concepts in Houston- no one appears to know why it closed?  It could not have been a competition thing...?I have visited the Audio Concepts in Dallas- it is a very fine shop. Upon visiting ask ... 
Subwoofer with Thiel 2.4s?
I love and endorse REL subwoofer(s).  Happy Listening! 
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Interesting discussions guys- keep up the excellent work.Happy Listening! 
Krell KAV-280cd owners in the SF Bay Area?
Anyone still using a Krell cd or sacd player? 
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Thanks! for sharing- catalysismost of the experts here are into the older/vintage loudspeakers. Nothing wrong with this as we all like different flavors of JT's designs.Happy Listening! 
Capacitor pricing
Good to see you- dgarretson.I have no problem paying for these "caps".  They make our systems sound excellent to outstanding- priceless! 
Would you go all 1 brand for electronics?
Excellent suggestions- panel.Yes, I would for Aesthetix, Conrad Johnson or Pass Labs.