Fantastic, life-like sound with life-size power on a budget. All bought at discount, some parts gently used. The whole system cost me less than $4000 and sounds like a million bucks.
I do think you have invested wisely. Obviously you modest title "best sound on the planet" is tongue-in-cheek ...but I do agree, nevertheless, that you have put together an awesome system given the budget. The speaker cable at $400 seems overly self-indulgent, however, if you are seeking "best sound value" ;-)