Trivializing AudiogoN...........ie: what I have is the best...

The day people will understand that  embedding rightly the audio system is way more important and most of the times a way more increase in S.Q. than adopting a new brand fetish, as good as it is,  this day will see a more conscious audio community, more free and happier... My best to all ….

In the spirit of sharing experiences, good or bad:

I found these to be inferior sounding:* SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers* Parasound Halo integrated amp (amp section; preamp was good)* PS Audio Stellar M700 monoblocks (thin)

I really like the Wavetouch Audio Antero Speakers; they make other bookshelf speakers (including $5k ones) I've tried sound like they're playing through a veil.

I assume that you are not targeting Glenn(C), like I would.

DeKay

Hi DeKay,
Just kind of thinking out loud.  I have, esp. in my younger days, wanted to think anything I had was the best, from cars, to audio...and I am sorry to say, even the mate I had.  When I had a fair amount of money and power I fell into the "arm candy" trap and paid some prices for that.  My audio pursuit has been more honest with, as Mr. Pearson called the absolute sound, being the goal...wheither I knew it or not.  Usually, like perhaps most, we include a bit of ourselves in our critique of the human condition. 

Yeah, there is an unmistakable streak of meanness on this site, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying it anyway. It's just that, even more than on the other consumer product websites I frequent (e.g., ones involving bicycles and musical instruments), if you haven't laid down a king's ransom for your gear, you just ain't worth anything more than a sneer.