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$20k top, full range speakers?
Eggleston Works Andra II, full range, midrange to die for, dynaudio esotar tweeter and a world class enclosure. 
Amp for Thiel 3.7s
Mac 501's are excellent for the price especially. I think you have to spend alot more to get better sound. I've used them for several years with Thiel 3.6 
Kef 205/2
I can't necessarily agree with Thesoundhouse claiming your 501's are speaker dependent. I have a pair and have owned Thiel 3.6 and Eggleston Andra II's and the bass has been plentiful and balanced. I have heard them in Brick and Mortar salons with... 
Tube pre-amp upgrade from Mcintosh C2300
Yxlei, I'm with you - I am tired of changing cables too - I am so done with that. Good luck with your decision on a new preamp, I am about 1 year behind you. 
Vinyl in the News
Be careful my fellow audiogoons - we need the telecom industry to drive value in the economy, to drive value in the stockmarket, to drive value to us....so we can buy more cables and components... 
Black-Eyed-Peas, the future of modern music?
That was simply sad. They would be better off putting a marching band out there - at least you could enjoy musicians making music. 
Help with narrowing down speaker choice
Kenny, I just moved from Thiel 3.6 after 12 years as my primary speaker to Eggleston Works Andra II. A significant improvement in every area, with huge tuneful bass and a midrange to lust over, which Thiels, as good as they are can't quite deliver... 
Help with narrowing down speaker choice
Kenny - I just read your post again, your room size could be an issue for the Andra's. They like distance between them, just a thought. 
Help with narrowing down speaker choice
Kenny, I just moved from Thiel 3.6 after 12 years as my primary speaker to Eggleston Works Andra II. A significant improvement in every area, with huge tuneful bass and a midrange to lust over, which Thiels, as good as they are can't quite deliver... 
Conrad-johnson TC5 or Cary SLP 05 ?
I agree with kiwi, though I am a CJ fan the high output impedance limits versatility with amp choices. 
So what is the best speaker you have ever owned?
Izzy and Kurt I'm with you! Love my Andra II's. 
So what is the best speaker you have ever owned?
Ozzy, sorry to screw up ur name....stupid I-pad! 
So what is the best speaker you have ever owned?
Izzy and Kurt I'm with you! Love my Andra II's. 
Do people buy MAC gear for the blue meters
I own 501's and the blue meters are secondary to the smile tattooed on my face! 
Thiel CS 3.6 amplifier selection Monarchy SM 70?
I agree with Unsound, I have driven 3.6 with classe 200 and Mcintosh 501's and the extra power really made them sing.