mr_bill

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New Technics SU-G700 Mk II on the horizon
The Kinki EXM is a real good integrated so that adds more praise to the Technics.  what speakers are you using?  
New Technics SU-G700 Mk II on the horizon
@nonoise how is your new Technics getting along?  
Schiit Freya + Class A in Stereophile
For a newbie, could any of you please list the exact tubes you've upgraded to that have been a really nice upgrade?  (also which tube position they are?)  
New Technics SU-G700 Mk II on the horizon
Hi @nonoise    Any preliminary impressions on the new Technics G700Mk2?  
Audio Research I/50
Would love to hear more from your hands on listening session with the i50. I heard one driving Maggie 1.7i briefly and thought it sounded great.   
Tube Rolling the Jolida/Black Ice dsd Dac
Any updates on the Tube upgrade?I’m looking at getting some new tubes for the fx dsd.  
Thiel Owners
Thank you Tom,Now that I understand corner placement it all makes sense. How high off the ground are the coaxial drivers located?Your distance between the speakers as the crow flies must be about 5-6’? 
Thiel Owners
As you might have guessed by now, my installation is weird. My PPs are in a corner at 3' each from the corner with their tails near the ceiling. ( I couldn't get 4' due to physical constraints.) Their 45° vertical and horizontal launch from the sy... 
Klipsch Heresy IV - not what I was expecting
This may have no bearing on anything, but I heard a pair of Cornwall III speakers being driven by a Mcintosh 252 and I thought it didn’t sound good at all. Sound was confined and not free from the speakers. Definitely didn’t disappear and sounded ... 
Thiel Owners
As I understand is that the Thiel 1.5 was/is quite a good speaker. 
Thiel Owners
@prof I love the RUSH references! 
Thiel Owners
@rosami Thank you for your post.Could you comment on the difference between the 2.4 and 3.6 and why you are sticking with the 3.6 over the 2.4?  I’d love to hear that as I’m considering those two models. Thanks! 
Thiel Owners
@beetlemania,I think a pair of 2.4s now with upcoming @tomthiel crossover or upgrade kit would be a great way to go. Thank you for the suggestion. Does anyone know the status of this or when will be ready? 
Thiel Owners
......keep the input coming, I appreciate it! 
Thiel Owners
Thanks for your suggestion. Is the 2.7 a true Jim Thiel first order crossover CS series design?