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Cable budget in a rig
For the digital front end i made up my mind for Totaldac d1-Twelve mk2 + d1-server.For the pre-power combo i yet have to choose between Ypsilon PST-100 mk2 preamp + Aelius ll monoblocks or Aries Cerat Impera ll Ref preamp + Concero 65 Ref monobloc... 
Cable budget in a rig
Guys obviously i will have a dedicated room with room treatment and dedicated powerline for such an investment. 
Cable budget in a rig
Yes this will be my end game system for the next 20+ years. 
Cable budget in a rig
Thanks guys, my system will be in the 100K price range for preamp, monoblocks, DAC and music server all separates.Therefore i should look at 10-15K for cables ? 
Best possible separates for Thiel CS 3.7
As good as Bryston is it's not in the same league as Gryphon, CH Precision, Ypsilon and Aries Cerat to name a few. 
best preamps
I have demoed the Ypsilon PST-100 mk2 in my system, it is indeed one of the top preamps on the market. 
Best possible separates for Thiel CS 3.7
Gryphon Antileon Evo would be a very good choice with the Pandora preamp.I have demoed this combo driving Rockport Atria V2.This amp has an impressive grip on just about any speakers. 
Integrated
Hegel H360 is a good choice for the 3.7s if you're on budget.But if one day you have the chance to demo the Diablo 300 on your speakers i'm sure you would be impressed. 
Integrated
@johnnyb43 as a Thiel CS 3.7 owner i can assure you that the best choice for the them is the Gryphon Diablo 300, if you are patient try to find a used one.Regarding integrated this is the best long term investement for Thiel CS 3.7s.Cheers. 
best preamps
@han_n what Gryphon pre-power model did you own ? 
best preamps
+1 for CH Precision L1+X1, i'm considering this one for myself.Otherwise you have Aries Cerat Pondera Reference and Robert Koda K-15EX. 
Best possible separates for Thiel CS 3.7
Hi guys, here's the latest news regarding my quest for the ultimate Thiel CS 3.7 rig.On oct 24 i will be demoeing in Geneva at Dartzeel factory NHB-18NS + NHB-108 model 2 combo.The next day i will be in Zurich to demo Aries Cerat Impera ll preamp ... 
Thiel Owners
If you guys are looking for a very reasonably priced amp to drive Thiels i would recommend the Sugden SPA-4.Sugden paires really well with Thiel speakers.https://www.sugdenaudio.com/spa-4-stereo-power-amplifier 
Thiel Owners
Hey guy i will be travelling to Switzerland end of october to audition a full Aries Cerat system on a pair of CS 3.7s.That's gonna be spectacular, will report here when i get back. 
Thiel Owners
I wonder if any of you have ever seen a demo with Boulder pre-power paired with Thilels ?I know Boulder gear is way too expensive for our modest Thiels but who knows.