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Vienna Liszt vs. Focal Sopra No2
arboc-I have had several auditions w/ VA speakers w/ Primare, ARC and Rogue Audio gear and it has never disappointed!  Focal is a little different- I have demo'ed 928, 937 and 1027Be models.The Be tweeter can be forward in its natural presentation... 
Vienna Liszt vs. Focal Sopra No2
Thanks! for sharing- ricred1after reading so many glowing reviews of Aerial, when I finally got audition time, several times in fact, I could not get into the 6t nor 7t models.  Perhaps the 10/20t models are better?My sessions were w/ ARC referenc... 
Thiel 1.6 vs 3.6 in Small(ish) Room
james633-that is alot of speaker for such a small space? 
I think I've Just Seen Absolute Proof That Audiophiles Are Insanely Gullible
Not gullible here. 
Thiel Owners
unsound + oblgny,yes- Threshold and Parasound HCA series power amps still hold up well when matched to a Pass Labs XP-10 / XP-20 preamp!Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Thiel Owners
Thank You! prof.what cabling are you using? The other gear in your system? 
How to upgrade in pieces - or - tell me about your journey!
badri-make a short-list of all of the gear that you would like to demo/own.Then, carefully, listen to each piece at a dealer/retailer for the bestoutcome!  Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Kimber 8TC beater?
I have a few demo sessions w/ AQ and can say that at their price point, are very good.No listening experience w/ Kimber Kable, yet. 
How important are speaker cables to the sound emanating from the speakers?
Another vote for "cables matter" This is my fave aspect of our wonderful hobby. Get it right and you will be musically rewarded beyond expectations! 
Looking for a power cable upgrade
manwich-audition any cable/cord in your system, prior to any purchase. 
Looking for a power cable upgrade
System synergy and careful product selection are paramount! 
Thiel 1.6 vs 3.6 in Small(ish) Room
Dusty-give us an update? 
pros and cons: beryllium vs ribbon tweeters in sound and emotions terms
I can remember hearing very sweet music from older Infinity and Apogee Slant 8, models- both featured ribbon tweeters! 
Looking for a power cable upgrade
Thanks! for sharing- akg_caCardas, at any price/level is too rolled off from the start. 
Focal utopia Be Nova vs Magico q3
I will check it out- Keith.