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My listening room is approx. 20 x 25 and doubles as our family room. Not the perfect scenario, but the idea here is my entire family can enjoy listening as an alternative to television. Speakers are installed into built-in bookcases with 500lb TV-swivel pull-out shelves. With the pull-out shelves, the speakers are extended about 14 in from the wall.

I listen to all types of music, but really enjoy quality male and female vocals (Alison Krauss, Mel Torme, Vince Gill), bluegrass, swing-style jazz (Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Vince Guaraldi, Dave Brubeck).

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    • Shindo Cortese
    Siemens F2A based SET based amp with the strongest 10 watts I've ever heard
    • Shindo Vosne-Romanee
    Beautiful sounding tube based preamp (10 total) with MM/MC phono. This unit also has a special factory-installed option of an additional single-ended output, allowing for a sub connection if desired.
    • Shindo Silver ICs
    In my system, huge difference vs. others tried. Expensive, but not out of line with other mfgs. Three sets of Shindo ICs: Amp-Preamp, CDP-Preamp, and SUT-Preamp
    • Audio Note UK Audio Note AN/E SPE HE Speaker
    Somewhat utilitarian-looking, but...sounds absolutely terrific with the Shindo Cortese
    • Auditorium A23
    Exceptionally long run (9 meters) which suits my installation nicely.
    • Garrard 401
    Jeff Day's Garrard project inspired this 401 rebuild. I haven't heard any high-end TT's except the Shindo 301, and this one certainly holds its own. For the money invested, I don't believe it can be significantly bettered.
    • Schroeder Model 2
    My Model 2 has the pertinax want and VTF fine adjustment screw. Considered by some to be the best value in a tonearm < $3K. Can't say for sure, but it sounds fantastic and looks great with the 401 and walnut-stained plinth by Neil Howell.
    • Neil Hollow Custom 7-Layer Baltic Burch Plinth
    Custom built plinth from a super gent across the pond (Ireland).
    • Miyabi 47 Labs
    A bit tricky to set up (tail down) compared to previous cartridges I've had, but defintely the best sounding...
    • K & K Audio Premium SUT
    I built this kit from Kevin Carter and am very happy with its sound and versatility. It has 2 gain settings (18 & 24 db) and allows for easy resistor load changes.
    • Resolution Audio Opus 21
    In many instances, this 2-box non-GNS modded CDP rivals my vinyl - it is that good...

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Looks like an exceptional assembly of components.

As an AN-E/SPe HE owner, and as one who has listened in several Audio Note demo rooms at RMAF and CES, I am doubtful that in the present position/location of the AN-E speakers you are achieving their full capability.

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