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Thiel Owners
oblgny-Yes, Pass Labs is a terrific sonic match indeed. I want to demo their integrated amps for sure.  This is the 2nd or 3rd time that I have read about Transparent cabling being use w/ Thiel. Also, good to learn that Transparent matches Pass La... 
Thiel Owners
lp2cd-Many Thanks! for sharing your listening experience. This is the 1st time that I have read about Classe' being used w/ Thiel. Very nice intel indeed!Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Infinity Irs Betas vs Legacy Focus Se
rvito-those Infinity speakers require a very large space to open up and sound their best.  Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Thoughts on system change VTL to NuPrime ?
OP-update? 
Conrad Johnson 350 vs Pass Labs X amp
I had the pleasure of listening to this outstanding CJ power amp mated w/ the Act2 Series2 CJ pre-amp.  Today, this is still my reference until I can hear an ART3 CJ pre-amp.  My listening sessions took place in 2007/08.Would love to read more abo... 
I am really disappointed with the hip-hop enthusiasts on Audiogon
Thanks! for sharing- 
How can it be that some old recordings sound sublime?
I concur w/ celtic66- 
$15,000 Speaker Does Not List Freq Response Specs
Thanks! for sharing- guys. 
Jazz for aficionados
Calvinj-the (4) cornerstones of Jazz are from the year 1959;Miles Davis- Kind of Blue-Charles Mingus- Ah UmOrnette Coleman- The shape of Jazz to comeDave Brubeck- Time OutHonorable mention- John Coltrane "Giant Steps".these discs will get you star... 
Is high end audio to snooty for its own good?
Welcome! rsangole- 
Is high end audio to snooty for its own good?
Nice remarks- calvinj. 
What's the best Sony CD/SACD player?
Thank You! thaluza.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Thiel Owners
Thank You! dgarretson for the "special sauce" of this SE loudspeaker.Do you own Thiel speakers? Have you DIY'ed the ESA product(s)?Or know someone whom has performed this mod?Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Thiel Owners
Much Thanks! guys-everyone has been very helpful. Yes, I will welcome any comments, thoughts or impressions on Thiel and the gear that makes them great!Pops, you nailed it on timbre' and tone- this is the upper hand of these speakers, IMO. 
Mark Levinson No. 585
Thank You! Chuck.