The BEST system you've ever built !!!!

This is an interesting thread. I'd like to comment because the BEST system I ever built was not the most ENJOYABLE I ever owned. I actually had the opportunity (or curse) to compile the system of my dreams from the considerable resources of the many High-End dealers in my locale. It involved Swiss front ends, French electronics, Dutch precious metal cables and the best American speakers ever built, all in a dedicated, customed tuned listening room. The sweet spot was very very sweet. Unfortunately, it was only 18.6 centimeters wide in a room FAR removed from the goings on of my life. So, gradually, no one listened, eventually even me. That system is GONE, replaced by merely great components that are far more versatile, far more ACCESSIBLE. And now I listen every day (especially to the tuner!). And those closest to me ENJOY.

CAT ultimate preamp Wolcott amps Muse 8 DVD transport and Muse 296 dac JPS powercords throughout JPS superconducter2 Synergistic Reference speaker cables. It took me 6 years to get here and I am extemely pleased with this for CD playback. I am still trying to get the anolog right. Had the Linn lp12 with Ekos and the sound was lean and bright. I am trying the VPI Aries, JMW 10' tonearm and the Benz Ruby H and still have the same problems. Mainly lacking bass compared to the ever so deep and tight bass from CD's. Any more suggestions?

Forgot to mention the Dunlavy V's speakers in the previous statement.

Rush Sound Monument II speakers w/custom Bubinga case work Tube Research Labs, Inc GT200 Monoblocks Tube Research Labs, Inc GTP3 preamp Sony SCD-1 Accuphase Clean Power PS1200 Fim Power Cords Murray James Interconnect The sound is unreal... I had a Quantum Symphony Pro line conditioner installed and it worked wonders, but once the Accuphase was installed it became moot. I could no longer tell if it were in or out of the system so I sold it. The Accuphase is a phenominal piece of gear.

While working for a HIFI store, I assembled a very nice theater system for a customer. Two Threshold T400,s One Threshold T800 drive Martin Logan Monoliths L & R front, Martin Logan SL3 L & R rear, Logos center, Two B & W ASW3000 subwoofers, Lexicon processor, Ronco projector, Daylight screen, Crestron control system.