Near field is totally the way to go. Bet it sounds great. Good job posting pics. Wish more would go to the trouble. Well done! Thanks!
Photos of my system
After posting for months, I finally got it together to put up some photos.
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/9064
Some details about cables, cords omitted, but this is most of the main stuff.
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/9064
Some details about cables, cords omitted, but this is most of the main stuff.