kinsekd

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Has your gear ever hurt you???
Not just me. My family too. It took myself, my wife, and my son to wrestle a 200 lb. (each) pair of Thiel CS 7.2 onto Sound Anchor stands yesterday. All 3 of us were sore this morning. It's a good thing the sound improved as much as it did. Even m... 
How many pair of speakers do you own?
Counting subwoofers, a total of 20 speakers. And I just sold 2 pairs. When you have 2 home theaters and a couple of stereo systems, it adds up. Luckily most of them are small. 
Which artists' music do you buy without audition
Steely Dan. 
What is the best USED Speaker Under $10,000
I second Tom_Hankins on the Thiel 7.2. I recently added a pair to my system. Unbelievable. 
She's on to me
I agree Gregadd's approach. I get a new Krell, she gets a new Ethan Allen... 
A Question for Maggie lovers/owners
I have a HT set up with Thiel's all round in one room and a stereo with Maggie 1.6's in another. The Thiel's are like a blonde with a bodacious pair of... - big, bold and brassy. The Maggies are like a petite brunette - tiny and oh so delicate.Bot... 
Ipod and accessory power help
Check out http://www.ilounge.com/for all things iPod 
Anyone seen or heard new Thiel CS3.7
I'll have to agree re the looks of the Thiel CS3.7. Bug ugly. I'll keep my 3.6's. Thank you very much. 
Gold CDs ...... too much?
I have the particular CD you refer to. I've probably heard it as many times as you. I can't say that was my experience. I enjoyed the added resolution. And as my equipment has improved over the years, the differences became more pronounced. Overal... 
Most significant WAF Audio Sacrifice you made....
I had done quite a few upgrades this year. So, when my wife decided we needed a new sofa, who was I to argue. I just hadn't counted on a leather sectional that cost more than my first new car...Still, it does look pretty cool in the den / HT. And ... 
You might be an audiophile if...
Your local audio dealer sends you a sympathy card when someone in your family passes away, and it's signed by the the owner. (True story.) 
Has anyone heard the Ref 3?
Guidocorona,It did come with the 6550 and the caps.It is without question the best preamp I have ever heard. I have it hooked up to an ARC VT 200 driving Maggie 1.6's. I listen to phono at about 72, cd at 65. 
Special birthday audio gift to yourself?
My big 50 birthday is coming up next year. I plan to spend it listening to island music while cruising the Hawaiian islands. :o) Aloha! 
Has anyone heard the Ref 3?
The Ref 3 came in yesterday. Got it unpacked, tubed, and hooked it up last night. At least to the Ref Phono. Right out of the box, it blew the ARC LS 25 mk ii away. There is so much more acoustical information on all the instruments. And so much a... 
Sub Upgrade for Music and Home Theatre
I second Sugarbrie on the REL. Also check out the Thiel SS2.