Hi Eric,
Interestingly, a buddy brought over his Thiel 2.3 to compare in my system against my Merlin TSM's. The Thiels sounded good, but a very flat soundstage and a bit bright on the top end. I've had my TSMs in my system now for about 2 months and still find them unbelievably detailed and smooth. I'm driving them with a BAT VK-60. You can see my system config at http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/1093.html and my review of the Merlins at http://www.audioreview.com/Main+Speaker/Merlin+Music+Systems+TSM/PRD_120090_1594crx.aspx#reviews. If you want musical and engaging, look no further than the Merlins.
Bob
Interestingly, a buddy brought over his Thiel 2.3 to compare in my system against my Merlin TSM's. The Thiels sounded good, but a very flat soundstage and a bit bright on the top end. I've had my TSMs in my system now for about 2 months and still find them unbelievably detailed and smooth. I'm driving them with a BAT VK-60. You can see my system config at http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/1093.html and my review of the Merlins at http://www.audioreview.com/Main+Speaker/Merlin+Music+Systems+TSM/PRD_120090_1594crx.aspx#reviews. If you want musical and engaging, look no further than the Merlins.
Bob