My listening bias is transparentcy, superior imaging & soundstaging and natural timbre.

The Thiel 2.3 sound terrific in this system, synergetic with the GamuT's soundstaging and imaging strengths, and the Nordost cablings ability to deliver a crisp attack and decay of transients. One drawback to this marriage is the cooler demeaner of the Gamut amplifier and the Thiel's transparency may on occassion sound a tiny bit analytical on some recordings.

The Metronome combination is smooth as silk and far from analytical, without blurring the nuance in the music.

The Thiels provide deep, tight bass, but not the fullness that I prefer, so the Vandy 2WQ fills the void admirably. The Vandy's melt into the soundstage and provide tight, coherent bass without stumbling over complex organ or electric bass lines.

I'd like feedback as to improving the overall sound, focusing on the speakers and possibly the power amplifier.