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Thiel Owners
^Don't fret, not one of Thiel's better models.  
All Benchmark System Question
@yyzsantabarbara , Their loss. 
All Benchmark System Question
I can’t help but think that there’s a market for more powerful, beefier Benchmark “AHB3’s(?)” that can handle more power demanding, lower impedance loads. 
Why are equipment racks so expensive?
...with prices: Single A/V Racks (audioadvisor.com) expandable, upgradeable 
Thiel Owners
@tomic601 , FWIW, NFB is getting a new, very different consideration thanks to Class D development. 
Thiel Owners
@fitter468, FYI, Alpha-Core sells replacement RC networks. I think they charge about $30. If I knew the appropriate values for caps and resistors, I wouldn't mind making my own with RCA plugs to use with my MI 3's under my speakers. 
Thiel Owners
@johnhh, Please note the following: Thiel CS1.5 Owner's Information (Page 5 of 6) | ManualsLib CAP-101 - Integrated Amplifier - Classé Audio Support (classeaudio.com) Classé CAP-100 integrated amplifier Measurements | Stereophile.com  The CS... 
Why are equipment racks so expensive?
Observing friends experience with Ikea racks deterred me from trying them for myself. I have no personal experience with these myself, but the prices seem reasonable.: Furniture > Audio Racks (pangeaaudio.com)  
HDMI ARC from Vizio M602i-B3 to Oppo 205?
@erik_squires Doh! I used the right connection on the TV but not on the Oppo. The labeling is a bit confusing, and it takes a split second to connect, but it works like a charm. 
Uber expensive repair at United Radio
I know first hand that quality audio equipment repair doesn’t come cheaply, but the price the OP got charged seems exorbitant.   
For auld lang syne, ..high-end companies you really liked that are gone....
@tweak1 , Steve Hill a significant contributor is still at Straightwire. 
For auld lang syne, ..high-end companies you really liked that are gone....
@whatjd , I know this thread is a bit dated, but Straightwire remains in business.Dunlavy Audio LabOppoThiel Audio 
Help choosing an power amplifier
As these drop below 4 Ohms I’d suggest something that is rated / measured between 60 and 240 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms, depending on your room and desired volume levels..  B & W’s typically work best with s.s. amps. That B & W purchase... 
Drivers and how to clean them: Notes from ScanSpeak
Excellent. Thank you.I would imagine using distilled water when dampening a cloth would be advantageous. 
what system musicians prefer? Do they care?
Sometime ago on Steve Guttenberg’s “Audiophiliac” vlog he had a prominent guest audiologist who catered to a clientele that were in the music industry, musicians, engineers, masters, etc. for custom IEM’s.  She had some interesting observations to...