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Recommendation needed for Turntable
I replaced the cart in my MM7 with a Lyra Argo i and running through an EAR 834p I am very happy with the results. Great rig. 
Thiel CS7.2 vs Revel Salon2
You might consider changing the amp out to something like a Krell FPB 400cx, 450mcx, 700cx, or 750mcx to get the most out of those speakers; simply: they need current. These amps will get more out of your speakers than the Lamm.Levinson, McCormick... 
Amp for Thiel CS6
I can see why you feel the CJ isn't quite up the what these speakers require. I had a similar experience/problem and here's how I solved it. Don't get me wrong, I love CJ gear and use a CA200 amp to drive CS2.4s in a second system.A Krell FPB 400c... 
Thiel CS7.2 vs Revel Salon2
What are you driving your 7s with? 
no excitement from my Cambridge 840 cd
I bought two 840c players over the past year to replace both my Meridian 508.24 and Conrad Johnson DV2B players.I find the 840 to improve over both of these aging players in terms of soundstage, natural analog presentation, dynamic oomph and black... 
Has my Meridian 506 become an expensive door stop?
You laser needs replacement 
Double Albums/CDs, curse or blessing?
All of these double albums made a huge impression on us and that is why we are discussing them. They are all classics and are wonderful works of art. Without the depth and journey afforded by their length, we would never have had the chance to rea... 
Rogue Cronus with KT-90 tubes
But also do try JJ KT77s. I did in a Cronus I used to own and they made a positive difference. 
dustcover up, down or off
I have an MM7 too and it sounds better with it off. 
2-ways that are close to 3-ways
Vandersteen 1C 
Lyra Argo i tracking force
I use 1.75g and this seems to work well in my system. Excellent tracker. 
Need some slow electric guitar
Bill Frissel - Gone Just Like a Train 
Thiel CS3.7 vs WP8?
Some folks simply don't care about accuracy of timbral reproduction. That's OK, let Wilson enjoy your money. 
Any U2 Fans Here?
Oh yeah listening to the new one on vinyl as I write, great record! And recently got the remastered Boy and October on vinyl and they are excellent too. 
In search of the right SS integrated amp
Please do check out the CJ CA200; it has ended my search for the ideal integrated.