Thiel's eagerly anticipated CS3.7 was on display and playing music, with the help of Audio Research tube gear and power by Richard Gray's Power Company.

The room was small, but Thiel's hallmark openness, clarity and inner detail were easy to hear.

Thiel makes a wide array of center and surround speakers, and some of the most advanced subs on the market.

Although no official date is yet established for the CS3.7 to go into full production, I'm already pushing for a surround sound system built around this speaker for review when available.