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Whatever happened to Straight Wire?
I forgot to add that Thiel continues to use Straightwire for its internal wiring and for voicing their speakers. Albeit even though they introduce a new model only every 5 years or so. I was told this directly by Kathy Gornick. 
Whatever happened to Straight Wire?
I too use Thiel 3.6's and the bottom end with the Kimber 8TC is mind blowing via my Bryston 7b-sst's. Though in using the Serenade's I will sacrifice some of the very deep bottom for everything else they do so well in my room.I don't know what is ... 
Whatever happened to Straight Wire?
I have been a long time Straightwire owner. I moved up the line quite quickly after Steve Hill in a telephone conversations offered to allow me to sample the low end Encore and Maestro speaker cables. I did and sent them back as they weren't even ... 
Review: Kimber Kable Silver Streak Interconnect
I used 2 prs of 1m Silver Streaks terminated with WBT-0144 on one set and with Swiss Nutriks on the 2nd pair. I found the imaging first rate and deep, almost an etched quality to the soundstage. Though as you pointed out the cables proved hot. The... 
Review: Thiel Audio CS-3.5 Speaker
I concur with Lenny zwik. I have replaced the mids(free by Thiel) and was told by them some of this problem is attributed to the boosting caused by the EQ in the circuit. That is not to say to remove the EQ! Though keep in mind, this speakers stre...