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Thiel CS6 to Von Schweikert VR4 JR - Am i Crazy?
hi bundy, just another opinion - I know you listen to mostly vinyl now so you might be buttoned up there,but to reiterate some posts above, your digital source is not going to get you where you want to be. I disagree with Jafox, I have Thiel 3.6's... 
Cables for McIntosh Equipment
Vx700 - using the new MC501 monoblocks, driving Thiel 3.6. Preamp is CJ premier 14, digital front is Meridian 200/263. Using SR masters on the digital frontend, works very nicely, this old Meridian combo has a nice analog warmness to it with perfe... 
Cables for McIntosh Equipment
MIT 350 shotgun EVO, 330 shotgun, and Magnum M2 speaker cables, very happy. How about aftermarket PC's? Currently using stock with MC501's. Tried SR master, did not like. 
Cj experts: advice sought
Dave is right on, premier 14 should float your boat. I've had mine for years with no desire to change, you can also tube roll inexpensively with great results. 
Need some juice --- High power amps
Mcintosh mc501 - mono's, 500 watts per side of muscle and musicality. It came down to these and the CJ 350 for me. Haven't heard the others on your list. These boys woke my up thiels! 
DNA 500, MC 501s or JC-1$3-$5k on an ex-demo amp
All 3 excellent choices, monoblocks are the way to go IMO for utlimate seperation and power. I have a Mc 501 so I'll advise on that only, read the reviews they are fairly right on, plus the mc sounds good right out of the box. I have about 150 hou... 
What about a product can irritate you?
IEC's - aftermarket power cords never fit tight so you wonder when is one of these monsters going to fall out while jammin and send a tweeter across the room. 
Do Kimber KCAG's sound bright????
They might not be the best fit for your comp. I had kcag and kctg, even with tubes in the pre they could get fatiguing at times. Why not try to mix some copper in like Cardas upstream. 
I have problem with my Tenor150 - advices welcome
Sorry you have a problem Mqg30, its a real drag when the rig goes down - hope you can figure it out. BS like this is why I now will only buy from large companies like CJ, MAC, Meridian etc.....no more esoteric startups, latest and greatest, blah ... 
Who's got the best user name?
Albert, you showoff! :-) 
Conrad Johnson Premier 350 ss vs Premier 140 tube
Chuck,I can't get these amps to even get warm! no kidding, I listened to 2 full CD's yesterday as loud as I ever do and the heat sinks were barely lukewarm!Jerry 
equipment rack along the back wall-Bad?
Same for me as Twl, I've had it both ways and don't notice a signficant if any difference. My speakers are out front and my stand is a shorty. Amps are on the floor. 
Blues/Jazz Clubs in Chicago
Buddy Guys is my favorite, I go there every trip. He was in the house sponsoring a new band's CD debut on my last visit. Sometimes he treats and plays but not that night :-( 
is interconnect more important than speaker cable
I see what ya mean! I go to Boston about every 4 weeks on biz and just can't believe how brutal winters are! 
is interconnect more important than speaker cable
Fatparrot, do you prefer the weather in AZ or MA? :-)