[keef]

Great insight on Thiel speakers. I think the problems with Thiel began when Jim got sick and later passed. I know he was finishing the 3.7 at the time, not sure about plans after that. There apparently and unfortunately was no succession plan.

My wife wanted to buy those for me for my 50th (11 years ago!) but after hours of auditioning with 3 different systems I just could not pull the trigger. I was a long time 3.6 owner. I was interested in a larger more dynamic speaker and chose the CS6 although I still have my 3.6 like an old flame!

Regarding my 501's, sometimes I want the additional resolution/transparency that several SS would offer but most of the time I get plenty out of my system. I am a classic rocker so some of my vinyl is not audiophile quality and the Mac's fit perfectly with there "somewhat" forgiving nature. Lots of options for great SS amps out there but lately I am as interested in brands that have longevity as I am sota. I have some key components that are no longer in business, Transfiguration, Thiel. Also 15 years is a long time to stick with one amp, I am getting itchy. That's where 1.25 might be the scratch one day.