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Thiel Owners
@tomthiel, "We need to jump over lots of wonderful details to say that we established a well managed, continuous-yield program..." Your chronicles of Thiel Audio are captivating. We would love a book about Thiel Audio with all the details fill... 
Not manufactured any more.
@mijostyn..."Speakers come and go. For most there is a reason they are no longer made."  In Thiel's case, it's because the mastermind passed away, but I still think this speaker design is brilliant. With updated components and electronics as th... 
Thiel Owners
Welcome potatoo, I also purchased my CS3.6s #4789 and #4790 from the original owner an hour away back in 2011. No other speaker I've auditioned since then have tempted me to change. I appreciate sharing the promotional stuff. I saved a copy for m... 
Thiel Owners
@hifi28My 3.6s are in a room 24'x13' and with proper acoustic treatments, they work to perfection. You should be able to accomplish similar results.See virtual system https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/6163 
Desire to try tubes
Audio Research VSI 60 Integrated Amp. This is the amp that "hooked" me on tubes. Since then I've moved to ARC Reference separates.https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649657751-audio-research-vsi-60-integrated-amp/ 
Thiel Owners
2 questions for the group.1. Where can I purchase proper speaker grill cloth for my CS1.2s? Is it the same for my CS3.6s?2. One of my CS1.2s cabinet (Amberwood) is slightly faded from the previous owner positioning with sun exposure. Is there an e... 
What are you streaming tonight?
25 Greatest Prog Rock Albums Of All Time https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/1e6a9bd9-fbbd-461e-b99d-91722065e4f5 
Stream Qobuz on Oppo BDP105
@simao......So a "Lightning-to-HDMI" adapter with Qobuz app on my iPhone will work? Would a "Lightning-to-USB" adapter work connected to the front USB 2.0 input connector? Would one be better quality with audio? 
Stream Qobuz on Oppo BDP105
-USB Audio: up to 2ch/192kHz PCM, 2ch DSD 2.8224MHz/5.6448MHz-Coaxial/Optical Audio: Dolby Digital, DTS, AAC, up to 2ch/96kHz PCM-LAN/ethernetI would obviously like to stream highest quality Qobuz. 
What are you streaming tonight?
Does Chromecast support 24-bit/192kHz streaming? I love my Oppo 105 with the Modwright tube modifications, so I'd rather keep it. I don't need a streamer that has its own DAC or storage, but I guess I could buy a Bluesound Node and bypass its inte... 
Stream Qobuz on Oppo BDP105
Does Chromecast support 24-bit/192kHz streaming? I love my Oppo 105 with the Modwright tube modifications, so I'd rather keep it. I don't need a streamer that has its own DAC or storage, but I guess I could buy a Bluesound Node and bypass its inte... 
What are you streaming tonight?
I opened a discussion on Tech Talk Forum yesterday without a response. Maybe someone here can point me in the right direction. I want to change from Tidal to Qobuz and use my Oppo DAC. The Oppo has ability to directly stream from Tidal but not fro... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Billy Idol - The Stranger (Spotify premium) Interesting mix of rock and jazzy sounds. Including the hit “The way you are” but the album has even better songs imho. julie_priest I assume you mean Billy Joel :-) 
Thiel Owners
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What are you streaming tonight?
Jethro Tull - "Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day"This sounds awesome on Thiels, ARC tubes and Tidal cranked up!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z2RzVhw4rE