This is my first high end system. After auditioning several pairs of speakers and various amps, pre-amps and digital sources, I arrived at this system. I find myself listening to more music than ever and watching a lot less TV. Not a bad thing, I think. Although left out of the description above, I have incorporated a Shunyata Hydra 4 and Shunyata Cooperhead and Diamond Back powercords into this system, along with Synergistic Research Tesla Accelerator speaker cables.