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Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh?
George,What components do you use in your system, notice you do not post a system here on Agon? Cheers 
need help with Conrad Johnson preamp SNAFI
Sounds like the preamp is the problem, it could be passing DC, or it could be some sort of arcing in the preamp that is being passed on to the amp. This happened to me once with a CJ premier 14, it turned out to be a loose solder joint at the tube... 
Thiel with "Warmest" Midrange? 2.7 vs 3.7 vs Older
02-26-15: SalectricIn my experience, Thiels need tubes.Wow I wish I had the guts to try that! I do not believe they would drive the Thiels on dynamic music, like rock which is my preferred medium. Salectric, you are right regarding cables, I have ... 
Thiel with "Warmest" Midrange? 2.7 vs 3.7 vs Older
Prof, I think you are fine with that distance. Both auditions for me were close or in near field and the speakers sounded great. Go for it! 
Thiel with "Warmest" Midrange? 2.7 vs 3.7 vs Older
I just stumbled on this thread from Prof - always excited to read and talk about Thiels, they are the only speaker for me. My experience run deep with legacy brands, the 3.6 and the CS6.I have used 3.6's for about 12 years and have owned the CS6 f... 
Increase price for Vandersteens
COGS - cost of goods going up in every industry that I am aware of... 
Importance of recapping a SS amp?
Boat engines need using also....just sayin... 
Ortofon's new A95 - titanium SLM cartridge
Tobes - thanks for the update. That is very interesting, wonder what the price is? 
Spectral Audio & Thiel speakers
Brice, I cannot think of a worse combination. 
What is the answer?
Service of the Villa 
Windfield Cartridge
David, thanks for the offer - I might take you up on it. 
Windfield Cartridge
Tobes, thanks for the feedback. I love the ortofon sound. I have heard the bronze many times on many different systems at shows. I am a big fan of the Shibata stylus also. The Jubilee has been a great tracker and reliable over a long period of tim... 
Windfield Cartridge
Thanks David, I have many years of enjoyment with the Jubilee, once I work out a couple of system changes the cartridge will be next. I have used the jubilee almost a lifetime in audiophile years! 
Windfield Cartridge
Thanks for the reply Benjie, glad you are enjoying the Windfeld. It is on my short list along with Transfiguration Proteus when I spring for a new cartridge. 
Buying a used cartridge...tell us your tale.
I would not buy used, too delicate. Besides it is hard to track how many hours are really on it. I have used a Jubilee for about 7 years, I can't tell you within 500 hours how many it really has.