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Thiel Owners
ronkent is right on! The 3.5’s recommended power was 40-50* (depending on vintage) to 250 (and even 300 in some circumstances) Watts per channel. Those recommendations were based upon standard 8 Ohm amplifier ratings, with the understanding that w... 
Wyred SX-1000 Mono’s or PS Audio S700 Mono’s?
^...But, your considering the Maggie’s? 
Wyred SX-1000 Mono’s or PS Audio S700 Mono’s?
I suggest deciding on your speakers before choosing amplification. 
The Conrad Johnson Premier 350: Revisited
Yes, black was an option. 
I want a streamer
Chromecast Audio has been discontinued. 
Considering switching to Tubes
B&W's don't have the reputation for being all that tube friendly. 
Does anyone play two pairs of speakers at the same time?
Stacked Quads were/are(?) popular. And multi sub woofers are used. But outside of surround sound and home theatre, I don't personally know of anyone mixing different speakers simultaneously . 
Speakers under $50k that rival $200k+ speakers?
Dunlavy SC VI's. 
Merrill Audio ELEMENT 118 on Tour
Will these new amps have direct digital inputs? 
Thiel Owners
^I have sometimes wondered if the imaging advantage of small cabinets might not be in part due to the often limited bass response of these speakers? 
Thiel Owners
If I may be so bold as to add to TomThiel's commentary on baffle size. Years ago I asked Jim Thiel why he didn't use a more tapered pyramid shaped cabinet to avoid baffle deflection. At that time he explained that only market considerations kept h... 
Thiel Owners
^IMHO, the 2 series might be Thiel's value leader line because they used parts from recently developed higher end lines towards a trickle down effect.  
Thiel Owners
@tomthiel, While I can see how the grill cloth frame on the 3.5's fits on to the top and side edges so that they avoid flat reflective edge surfaces, I have often wondered about the supporting frame extensions which seem to be in near and direct r... 
Atma-Sphere, Ralph Karsten
Ralph of Atmasphere and I have often taken  different perspectives here on Audiogon. Despite this he has most generously and graciously offered technical advice here and through PM on gear that has little or nothing to do with Atmasphere. Thank you! 
Thiel Owners
@Beetlemania, thanks, I enjoyed that!