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This by no means an ideal music room. It is 12X12X12, a perfect cube. But it was the only way to have a dedicated space for the system. I actually get a very good sound stage in hear even though the dimensions are terrible. The Thorens is a new addition and was purchased from Vinyl Nirvana. It replaced an old Thorens td280mkII with a Grado Gold and NAD PP2 phono stage.

Having loads of fun with this system and would like it to be my last. Opinions wanted.
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    • Ayre CX7e
    Clear and detailed. The last CD player I will ever own.
    • Thorens TD-160c
    Restored by Dave at Vinyl Nirvana.
    • Sumiko MMT-classic
    Removable headshell.
    • Denon DL-103
    Great for the money.
    • Pro-ject Tube Box II
    Still breaking in.
    • Denon AU-300LC
    Step up transformer for DL103.
    • Ayre Acoustics AX7e
    Detail and clarity.
    • Totem Acoustics Model One Signature
    Great imaging and soundstaging, they disappear.
    • Totem TS- 5
    Sand filled.

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Owner
Macd, thanks for the comments. My cables may be the weakest part of the system. Currently using a balanced Kimber Hero between int. amp/cdp. The dealer recommended it actually. The speaker cables are a bi-wire pair of Totem Tress with bananas on both ends. Ayre recommends spades for the amp terminals. The system sounds great right now so I am hesitant to spend money on cables.
I used to have the Totems slightly toed-in but they are noticable better when faced directly forward, no toe-in at all. I have them over three feet out from the front wall because I'm addicted to the deep soundstage. I would get a little more bass if I backed them up a bit, but again it sounds quite good in there right now so I don't want to move anything at the moment. What speaker cables are you using?

jdgjr

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Yeah its a great place to go hide. I have always liked near-field listening. It reminds of being in high school with my system in my bedroom and sitting close with low volume so that I didn't disturb anyone. I guess that's why I am drawn to small systems in small spaces today.

jdgjr