It's not even close to the most elaborate system I've put together, yet it possesses a unique synergy and speaks-with-one-voice coherence that makes listening over the long haul incredibly easy. It allows great insight into the recording process and spatial characteristics of the venue, but without becoming overly analytical. The use of JENA products is a huge reason why. They've helped get me off a ridiculously expensive and very frustrating merry-go-round.

The room (located in the basement) doesn't look like much--Architectural Digest centerfold material, it ain't!--but I've gotten feedback from those whose opinions I most trust that it's a good-sounding room: nicely balanced (not too lively, not overdamped). I sit in the quasi-nearfield, a seating position I've come to like a lot over the years. It's not for everyone, and not for every speaker, but I enjoy the intimate presentation and the sonic benefits that nearfield listening brings.

The system is far from perfect--there are rigs here on Audiogon that make this look like a toy!--but I'll summarize in four words: IT DOES THE JOB! And does it pretty well, I like to think.