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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? 
High Definition?
Thanks for all the advice - it's either comcast or Directv which I already subscribe to. I live in a valley and OTA might not be an option. Does directv offer HD with the networks? 
The Best Inexpensive Wines Available Now
I've been drinking one lately - Wild Horse Pinot Noir from the Central Coast - not cheap about $20 but with really good Cab's priced out o sight it's a bargain - and good! 
Best DAC for under $500
Meridian 563 
POLK SDA series
I still have the 2.3tl's on a second HT rig. They were always a little on the aggressive side - but could play loud. I used tubes in the preamp - that calmed them a little. 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
Thats right CLbeanz, Baker's is from Baker Beam who is Jim Beam's grand nephew and the secret is the yeast used - been alive for over 50 years. If you like full bodied spirits like cognac with a really long finish on the palate, you'll like Bakers... 
Considering thiel 3.6 but need feedback
I have these speakers, they are excellent but they need room to really shine. They need at least 8 feet between them, at least 3 feet from sidewalls and the further you can get them from the front wall the better. Now that is the optimum setup, mo... 
Calling Thiel owners please...
Cool, thanks Tom. Tim, I think your right, I knew something was wobbly - I think it was me! If your drinking Booker's, that's Jim Beam's grand-dad ya know - you da man! 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
Ahh, it's the next day now and no hangover - it's a beautiful thing! 
Calling Thiel owners please...
Update - received the audiopoints and they jump the performance of the Thiels up for sure, haven't done alot of listening yet but did listen to a couple of disc's I'm familiar with and the sound is better and definitely more transparent. They do m... 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
Well, tonight it's Knob Creek with a splash of spring water - a small batch bourbon made by Jim Beam...100 proof, aged nine long years in heavily charred barrels in the Kentucky woods...Fagettaboutit!