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After setting up a full 7.1 system all with ATC's bigger speakers and largest centre channel, I went back to basics!!!!! This current stereo setup is my simplest by far. Just enjoying the music.
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    • Denon DL-110
    Not last word in resolution but lovely classic FM sound. I can listen all day (and night) long.
    • Pioneer PL-550
    Direct Drive All Manual. Matching burl veneer to ATC.
    • Benchmark Media Systems DAC3
    DAC 1 was outstanding when it came out
    DAC 2 was competitive but not special vs the market 
    DAC 3 ....IMHO Benchmark have hit it out of the park again with this model - it may take competition many years to catch up (like it did with DAC1)
    • ATC EL150SL active
    Includes the latest double spider tweeter from ATC with no ferrofluid.
    • ATC P6
    6 channel Power Amp - 1 discrete amp per speaker driver
    • McIntosh MC-2600
    Classic triode sound. Not the last word in resolution but sublime polished warm FM radio style sound for casual all day listening. Best sounding amplifier I have ever used for moderate listening levels all day and night long. Mid range is to die for. Bass is warm and punchy. Treble is ethereal. This is with stock tubes! Mcintosh tube amplifiers with 50+ years of experience have exquisitely crafted what is a perfect balance between resolution and lush tube warmth. Not too hot. Not too cold. Just right.

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Shadorne,
    Wow, I can only imagine the shockingly pristine sound of those multi-amped ATC's! Relating to the previous question about placement near the rear wall, that was the issue that led me to acquire my much more modest ATC SCM19's. They aren't very picky to place, and I had no choice but to actually cram them into a bookshelf. 
    Any way, a beautiful system you have. Tasteful AND opulent at the same time. Well done.
~Oran

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