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Levinson No 39 fussy about cds
starting back in 2005, the record labels began watermarking CDs to prevent so-called piracy? This plays (no pun) a big part on the newer CD vs. older cd player front. 
RIP Lemmy
A great one! R.I.P. 
Recommended amp for Thiel 3.6 -- newbie
I concur w/ George- you will need 200W minimum to really make the Thiels sing!  Keep me posted and Happy Listening! 
Thought on Rotel, Arcam, Classe as Preamps
Another vote for either Classe' or Parasound. 
Pass Labs Preamps - New Line Soon?
Ben-having heard the XP-10 & XP-20, I cannot imagine a better SS pre-amp!I would be interested in learning more about Pass Labs integrated amps.IME, this is SS nirvana! Also, outstanding customer service.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
So you've just heard speakers that blew you away
All great points guys. The key to a proper demo is trusting your dealer/retailer to have the set-up correct from the start.Some do well w/ this fact, while others do not. There is soemthing to be said about the room & system synergy. Keep me p... 
Recommended amp for Thiel 3.6 -- newbie
Thanks! for sharing- George. 
Vandersteen 2CE sig II first run or current?....
Matt-you could buy the older speaker and send it to Vandersteen for the current upgrades or just buy the newer one. Yes, there will be a difference between the two versions. 
Causes of CD player skipping?
Very good advice here guys. Thanks! for sharing. 
interesting phenomena in the cutting room
Very good info here guys. I have enjoyed reading about the recording process. 
Did you ever think digital and analog would exist side by side the way it is now
Not only do LP/CD exist side by side, the Cassette and Open Reel exists as well. Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Hendrix : Freedom/ATL pop festival
Thanks! for the review. JH was a mess at times, this is reflected in his performances "live". 
New Orleans high end stores?
Any new updates on Jay Valentino of Valentino Home Entertainment (VHE) in Baton Rogue? 
Recommended amp for Thiel 3.6 -- newbie
Donzi-I love Thiel speakers as well. These things crave high-current and there are loads of info here on the 'Gon.  Get out there and listen, listen, listen to all power amps before any purchase.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Best affordable amp for Thiel CS3.6
Tom-I love Thiel speakers as well. These things crave high-current, so keep this fact in mind when choosing power amps.Keep me posted & Happy listening!