I have evolved this system for ten years now. Egads what an adventure! I live near Echo Audio in Portland and the team there has let me take home countless pieces for audition. It's especially nice to be near Echo because they sell used equipment too so they have virtually anything in stock at one time or another. That helped me find and afford some great pieces that would have been out of my budget otherwise.

After buying, selling, trading and listening to so many pieces over the years, I'm now very happy with the sound.

I most recently added the Coffman Labs G1-A tube preamp which removed the last bits of stridency I was seeking too eliminate, but not at the expense of detail, nor bass. I'm completely enamored with its sonics. It's a keeper and with it in place I've finally lost my case of upgrade-itis.

Now I'm having fun sitting back, relaxing and enjoying the music. I just need to rotate the sofa cushions once in a while so one seat does not get all the wear!