My journey began when I bought the Bryston to supplement my 2-channel listening in my receiver-based HT. A little over 2 years later, after countless hours and significant financial outlay (for me), this is the result and I couldn't be happier.

I was hoping to create a neutral, yet involving system that sounded good to excellent on all types of music. I feel I have finally reached one solution in a well-balanced package at my price-point.

I suppose here is where I utter the infamous, audiophile last words, "I think I'm done for now." I will admit the quest was alot of fun, but I intend on using this new instrument to explore all kinds of new music.

For at least the next year, I will have to limit my audio habit to tweaks and room acoustics. I tried to include enough pics to illustrate my room challenges. All of the walls are concrete with a thin, textured covering, and the floors are all marble.

The wool Persian rug helped significantly, but I can't quite tame the bass. The lower registers of the electric guitar are exaggerated and smeared. Is this the dreaded "mid-bass hump"? I have been playing with speaker placement - starting with the Cardas formula and adjusting from there. This has helped, but has not solved the problem.

All advice, comments, suggestions and criticism is warmly received. As mentioned, I plan on focusing on tweaks and room treatment, but I would consider hardware changes if they could be funded by sale of existing gear. If not, then perhaps after this upcoming year (after all, I'm only human, right? :^)).

Thanks in advance for any feedback. Happy Listening, Mark