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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? 
Your Favorite, Most Outstanding Guitar Solo
Eric Clapton, "Go back Home" on Stephen Stills album entitled Stephen Stills. 
Thiel 3.6's - Stereophile measurements
Hi Bill,I still have the 3.6's, very happy but would love to move up to 6's. I would be curious about the same thing you mentioned - I keep thinking an upgrade to the 3.6 should be coming soon, that's really what I'm waiting on. Happy Holidays. Jerry 
Thiel 3.6's - Stereophile measurements
Hi bill, I know you have said your system leans towards the bright side, we have similar systems including thiel 3.6, one difference is my preamp is a CJ premier 14 and I can't recall yours. Our cables are almost identical, I have MIT reference IC... 
Thiel 3.6's - Stereophile measurements
Measure the actual difference from speaker to your head, a triangle - some people make the mistake of measuring from the center of the 2 speakers - 10 to 11 ft measured this way works best in my room. 
Plinius warm-up
What do you do if you have a tube preamp - I just can't let tubes burn for no reason - a tubed pre has to be turned on and stable before turning on the amp - right?