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Best drink while listening to your rig?
LEVEL Vodka - the new super premium from the makers of ABSOLUT - unlike any vodka I've ever had.....and I've had a few! 
Thiel 1.6 vs 2.3 vs 3.6
I would suggest an inexpensive tube preamp like a CJ PV 10 - a nice mate with the Adcom if your keeping it. Those Thiels will scream at you if aggressive components are upstream. BTW I have 3.6's and love em! 
Best affordable amp for Thiel CS3.6
Hi Tombowlus, I have been using a class ca 200 for 3 years - although it's the only amp I've used on my 3.6's I really have no desire to change to another brand - maybe a bigger classe or newer design. This amp drives my thiels with ease in a larg... 
Phase inverted..why?
That's what the doc said - pretty impressive huh? 
Phase inverted..why?
No hearing problems here - got a little tendonitus in the left elbow though. 
Phase inverted..why?
Alot of recordings aren't in phase and further some tracks on CD's are in and some are out - I used to switch speaker connections but don't anymore. Most CD front ends have phase reversal switches - but I can't hear any difference. I think it's al... 
Should the best PC be on source, pre-amp or amp??
Good point Lafish - I agree especially with your statement neutral cables between pre and amp. 
Which Of These Three Amp Stands ?
Pbb - LOL thanks for that it made my day. You'll never get past the visual aspect of an amp stand - better listen blind folded. In other words your brain will pick the best/coolest/audiophilic looking one. 
PSB or Thiel? nOrh??
Hey Krazy, you've got excellent music tastes! 
mit 750 tube network vs ss- how to tell difference
It should say so on the network if it's tube, it nothing's mentioned it is for solid state. 
mit 750 tube network vs ss- how to tell difference
It should say so on the network if it's tube, it nothing's mentioned it is for solid state. 
Which solid state amp loves a 4 ohm load?
Classe CA200 used - drive Thiels, average 2.4 ohms aplenty in my large room. 
Are today's interconnects really better?
To Sean's point - the other frustrating thing is more expensive or higher up the chain with the same brand might sound worse than a mid level cable - depending on components. So truely the only way to know what's best for you is auditoning in your... 
Thiel CS2.3 vs 2.4 -- my 2 cents
Drubin, good idea to try some different cables, it's amazing how the Thiels pass along what's fed. My experience with 3.6 has been: Kimber 8TC - too lean, Alpha Core Goertz MI2 very nice, fat midrange with extension on both ends but almost too war... 
Thiel CS2.3 vs 2.4 -- my 2 cents
Thanks sdecker, that was interesting...well done. I have 3.6's and enjoy them thoroughly. I'm thinking about moving up to the CS6 soon although I haven't had the pleasure of hearing them. Anyone know the difference between the 3.6 and CS6?