jafant

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Thiel Owners
Good to see you- profI concur- Conrad Johnson is very fine in both tubed and solid state applications. I can also attest to the Bryston 4B st/ sst power amp.It mates very well w/ an ARC tubed pre-amp, the best combo involvedRef5SE model.Happy List... 
Thiel Owners
Thank You- oblgnyyou have had quite an Audio journey my friend. We all are lucky to enjoy such a fun hobby. Is there any new gear or upgrades headed your way in 2018?Happy Listening! 
How do you determine value & performance?
stevecham-name your local dealers/retailers, if close by. It is good to read that those operations that did not value customer service (SF locations) are not around in 2018. Happy Listening! 
How do you determine value & performance?
mfoley3I can suggest a few dealers/retailers that value customer service very well.Soundscape, The Listening Room - Baltimore MD. Audio Advice - Raleigh NC. GoldPrint Audio - Lexington NC. Audio Concepts - Dallas TX. John Fort Audio - Dallas TX. G... 
Recommended Preamp for pairing an Adcom 555II Amp and Theil CS 3.5 speakers
Hello iowanna33PLease join us over on the Thiel Owners thread since you own CS 3.5 speakers. Several of the guys also own this model as well.  If you enjoy the Adcom 555 II amp, I would certainly consider an Adcom pre to match.At one time, I owned... 
REL Vs SVS for 2 channel music listening
Another +vote for REL.Happy Listening! 
Thiel Owners
oblgny-since you have owned and lived w/ several Integrated amps, which one  fared better w/ Thiel speakers? We have the same musical tastes and I value your input/opinion as always.Happy Listening! 
Transparent Audio
Another +vote for the MM2 line-up.Happy Listening! 
Vintage Onkyo gear vs Adcom
2nd,GFA-555 to mate w/ the 565 pre-amp.Happy Listening! 
Thiel Owners
Good to see you- William,I knew that you would chime in here to assist Arvin.Happy Listening! 
Jazz for aficionados
Happy New Year! 
Whats playing on your system today?
Pink Floyd- The Wall 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Right On! pdnthe 1st big wave of digital (CD) remasters started in 1994- 1996.The 2nd wave started around 2000 due to a newer format SACD coming into the general buying public. While it is true that the first batch of SACD discs arrived onto the s... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Happy New Year! 
Thiel Owners
Welcome! arvincastrothere are many experts here on the CS 3.5 loudspeaker.I look forward in reading more about your system and upgrade path from integrated to separates. Happy New Year!