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Classe Model 4 and Model 25
I can't comment on the preamp, however I do have a Model Ten amplifier and it is very nice.  It makes any speaker I run off of it just sing. That amplifier family is one heck of a performance bargain now, IMO.  
Subwoofer for large room
Funk Audio.  
In-wall ethernet cable for streamer
Properly installed/ terminated Cat5E has more than enough bandwidth capability for streaming music.  Leave it alone and enjoy. 
Am I out of my mind? #obsessed
For years I have cleaned piano gloss speakers using the following method with perfect results:1) Lightly dust the speakers with a Swiffer Duster.  This will remove the loose dust particles without abrading the surface.2) Lightly mist the speaker w... 
Thiel Owners
One of the midrange drivers on my CS2's has quit working.  I removed it and measured an open across the terminals.  Any suggestions on where to have this properly repaired?  Thanks. 
Thiel Owners
Does anyone have any tricks for properly protecting and packaging my CS2’s for an upcoming move we are doing?I noticed that the tweeter, especially, is just behind the grill and could become easily dented/ damaged.  I don’t have the original boxes... 
Thiel Owners
I just finally picked up my first set of Thiels, a minty pair of CS2's.  Actually, it was a set of CS0.5's that were my first experience in this crazy hobby over 20 years ago and I never forgot it. I purchased these from the original owner and the... 
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
I have a similar room size for my office in our home and I have similar music tastes along with jazz, metal, country, etc.  I have a set of Vienna Acoustics Schonbergs that I truly love.  Not only are they gorgeous to look at, but they can be plac... 
Best garage speakers
Used Bose 901's hung from the ceiling. 
Martin Logan Balanced Force 212 Subwoofer
I'd love to have one....or two, actually.  In walnut, please!I've had several of the older Descents and Depths.  If the 212/ 210's are anything like those, performance wise, they will be fantastic. 
Adding a small subwoofer for music in 2020
REL Habitat.  Occupies no floor space, has both high and RCA level inputs.Velodyne is long gone and there is no support, service, repairs, etc available. 
Seems tough to ensure only subwoofer is playing bass frequencies (& not the main speakers)
I would just connect the subwoofer using its high-level speaker inputs connected to the integrated amps speaker terminals.  Adjust the crossover on the sub so it underpins the main speakers as well as adjust the sub volume control properly so as t... 
Fake plants behind speakers a good idea?
Nice, super-zombie thread resurrection.  
Margin on speaker sales by high end dealer
Three_easy_payments is correct. 40%-50% GROSS margins might seem like a lot. However, once rents, utilities, insurance(s), wages, unemployment, flooring costs, etc. have been paid, the dealer might be left with 10-15%, if they are lucky. Then, the... 
Floorstanding speakers - $2-3K
What about a set of Magnepans?