jonandfamily

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Thiel Owners
oblgny.....I totally agree with you about being nervous about any changes, because I have become very protective in preserving what I have and uneasy about potentially loosing it....like with normal wear from aging. As I test more speakers, I have... 
Thiel Owners
Guys, I hate to switch gears but I bought some Thiel CS3.6s on Audiogon about 5 years and recently asked the manufacturer when mine were made based on their serial numbers. They say 1996....20 years old. They sound terrific, but is there something... 
Speakers with warm treble and good bass
You seem to have my exact tastes for non-fatiguing, non-analytical sound with deep, warm bass. I purchased a preowned pair of Thiel CS3.6 on Audiogon for $1200 about 6 years ago and no other speaker I have tried comes close for my taste. I recentl... 
Audio cabinet or rack for Audio Research Ref 150
Excellent idea oregonpapa. The folding floor screen is the answer. 
Preamp for audio research ref110
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-audio-research-ref-5-preamp-black-2016-07-18-preamplifiers-94...https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-audio-research-reference-3-preamplifier-2016-07-26-preamplifi...I have a Ref-5 and previously used it wit... 
Audio cabinet or rack for Audio Research Ref 150
We recently moved to a smaller house and now I do not have a dedicated room for my 2 channel audio. My wife loves to listen with me, but she does not like the "cluttered" look. I am trying to compromise some and make it look neater. 
Help with new system
I purchased the Exposure 2010S integrated amp after the excellent reviews in Stereophile (http://www.stereophile.com/budgetcomponents/1105exposure/index.html). I have been very happy with the clean, neutral sound across all frequencies.