I got off work early today and visited a hi-fi place I hadn't been to before. I was kinda hoping they had some entry-level/mid-grade stuff, including the Veritas. They carried all high-end gear, with exception to the lower-end B&Ws.

I listened to B&W, Thiel, Martin Logan, and Wilson Watt Puppy. I played the same song on all of them...a live performance of Hotel California by the Eagles.

The Thiel 2.4 just blew me away. I preferred the sound of the Thiel over the Wilson Watt Puppy. However, the Wilson could do something the Thiel could not. Near the beginning of the song the audience claps and whistles etc....and I swear it sounded like I was there in the audience. That was amazing.

I am still drooling over the Thiel. Any chance the M80 even comes remotely close? I won't hold my breathe.