[basementjack]

Is it ok if I am a bit Jealous of your Thiels?

I had a pair of CS 1.2's in College - I worked a 3rd job for the summer just to save the $1100 they cost back then - that was the best pair of speakers I have ever owned. I traded them in for a pair of CS2's which weren't nearly as good (but went lower).
Unfortunately, they have gone up in price ever since, and I can no longer afford them.

But I commend you, Thiels have always been absolutely great speakers - perfect construction - cabinets built by artists - and imaging and soundstage like no other...