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To loom or not to loom?
Using a "looms" can be good for getting  base lines. From there trying cable changes between one pair of components at a time may suggest particular compatibility or incompatibility preferences between specific components. Not doing so could make ... 
Oppo UHP 205 Universal Player
One review I saw suggested that menu / user interface of the Magnetar was a bit clumsy compared to the Oppo. They do look very similar. I’m only guessing, but I’d imagine the extra weight of the Magnetar might have some benefit.  
How well does Tidal through Roku work?
The cable choices aren’t the biggest concern, but of some interest. I’m moslty interested in how well the Roku delivers Tidal audio quality? Use case: Roku Ultra > HDMI > TV > HDMI or optical > Oppo 205 >  RCAs  > analog audio l... 
Oppo UHP 205 Universal Player
FWIW, the Oppo 205 uses the ESS 9038PRO chip for the 2 channel output and another ESS 9038 pro chip for the surround outputs. The Magntar 9000 uses a ESS 9038PRO chip for the 2 channel output but a lesser ESS9028PRO chip for the surround ouputs.  
How important is the efficiency of a speaker to you?
Not particularly important to me.  
Value of a preamp?
I don't understand the question.  
Thiel Owners
FWIW, I personaly really like the bottom mounted cable posts. IMHO, they are an elegant solution to what otherwise would be a daily eye sore. Furthermore, it mitigates connectivity issues from curious children and pets, and the lessening of slack ... 
Thiel Owners
@tomthiel Thanks for the prompt response. Most encouraging!:-)  
Thiel Owners
@tomthiel, In your 1-16-2024 post you inidcated that your planned upgrades for the CS 3 and CS 3.5 would include the midrange and tweeter drivers of the CS 3.6. With this implementation will you be able to keep the minimum impedance of the CS 3 an... 
Anthony (Tony) Cordesman has passed away
R.I.P. Trusted ears will be missed.  
Would you buy a pair of speakers by just looking at the measured freq. response?
N  
Thiel Owners
If I can add to @tomthiel ’s exceellent summary ot the CS 2’s; on numerous occsasions different individuals at Thiel Audio have commented that the CS 2’s were the most robust, reliable speakers Thiel has ever made. As a personal note, while the C... 
Should I Update My Krell KAV 250a ?
Krell updates are not inexpensive. IMHO, the KAV series are not Krell's best efforts. I think you would be better off moving up the line for a better platform. Ideally you might find such unit(s) that have alreeady been recently updated. .  
Is toeing speakers a bad idea?
It depends on the speakers dispersion, room reflections, and listening position.  
Purifi v Gan amps?
^As I understand it the Magtech is basically a fully regulated Coda with more output at the expense of less intial Class A bias. For many users it appears that the improvements and  trade offs make for a better amp. It would appear that perhaps ev...