Thiel Owners

I used an Adcom SLC 505, a B&K CS115 and a c-j PF 2L with the Adcom 555 II. At least one of the Adcom pres was highly rated, and considered something of a giant killer. I never heard a Musical Fidelity product that I would consider buying.  Isn't the MF Tri Vista an integrated? Are you planning on running one integrated into another integrated? Most high end pre's use separate power supplies, and the same holds true for ultra deluxe power amps. Having all that circuitry so close to each other allows for the transference of RF, EMI and ground issues.  Does the Tri Vista use those canned tube nuvista devices. I remember reading many years ago that MF claimed that they had big surplus of them, but that was a long time ago. I don't know of anyone else that might stock those rather unique devices. I'd check, you might be SOOL should you need replacements. Would you need to send the unit back to England for repairs? I have to admit I have a bit of prejudice against MF. Shortly after Stereophile was sold to a major holder, for a few months the magazine looked nothing short of a monthly catalogue for Musical Fidelity, pages and pages of MF ads with intermittent reviews of many MF products. Suspicious to say the least!  

Try vista will be in its own system possibly on thiel cs 3.7 when the time comes

@thoft I was using a pair of Bryston 7BST's with the 2.7's.  Once I got a Krell FBI I put the Brystons up for sale.  The Brystons were excellent in that system.  The Krell however is a much better match.  Can't speak to the 3.7's.  I do have 3.6's in another room though.

If you had a pair of 3.5 before how are the 3.6 compared to it, solo?

@thoft I haven't had a pair of 3.5's to compare.  A pair came up for sale locally a few years ago however the condition was poor.  If I buy another pair it will be the CS5i's.