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Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
+1 gmercer. I am enthusiastically an enthusiast who uses Mac amps.   
Speaker Positioning
^^^What tablejockey said!I use a variation of the Vandersteen method and Cardas.  Then adjust according to your tastes/preference. 
Why are modern arms so ugly?
LOL good one Schubert.  My vector 4 is like art.  
Suggest an entry - midrange Preamp (tube as well as SS) for a McIntosh power amp
Check out dehavilland ultra verve 3.  Big, bold, versatile in terms of driving low impedance SS amps.   
Best way to transport turntable to new home
Be smart don’t take the risk - pack her up.Setting up a table is not that difficult! 
Thiel cs2.3
^^^^what Matt said.  I’ve used 501’s with Thiels for years. 
Thiel Owners
Scratch it Thoft - a reference speaker for sure. 
Contemplating DEVORE SPEAKERS (and others)....LONG audition report of many speakers
Nice analysis Prof - isn’t it amazing how we make a change to our system knowing the outcome but still doing it for confirmation!I’ve always had CJ preamps in my system but never amps due to Thiels needing juice although you and many others have h... 
Devore Fidelity Orangutan O/96
Interesting aj523.  Thanks for the info.  I also find John very transparent, I like what he’s doing. 
Contemplating DEVORE SPEAKERS (and others)....LONG audition report of many speakers
pops,I couldn't get the Thiel out of my system, which is why I will not sell my Thiels :-)I can find speakers that do this or that thing that I like a bit better, but nothing is quite as even-handed as the Thiels.I wrote my impression of my brief... 
Best 40 to 50k used speakers
Coming from 23 years with Thiel speakers it's very difficult to like Magico or Wilson audio.I do like ATC type of sound and big TAD.Also not a fan of MBL even if i have the budget.Me too thielist, hard to shake the Thiel sound once you have lived ... 
Contemplating DEVORE SPEAKERS (and others)....LONG audition report of many speakers
Prof, I will be curious to hear your findings as well. You and I have similar tastes in speakers. I am a long time Thiel owner and still use 3.6 and CS6.I also have a love affair with the Devore 0/96 and JA Perspectives 2. I heard the JA’s at the ... 
Suggestions to place Thiel 3.6 speakers on hardwood floor
Do you find loss of bass response when you don’t use spikes? I use 3.6s without spikes on carpet. I find improved bass response once I put the spikes. Other issue is floor vibrations which can also impact turntable. My music room is on a slab and ... 
Suggestions to place Thiel 3.6 speakers on hardwood floor
I like mine placed directly on my hardwood floors with nothing.  Not a fan of spikes on hard surfaces. 
Frustrated McIntosh Owner
absolutely correct genez!!!