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Starting fresh in a small fire place room 3.35m x 3.35m. Speakers require near wall corner placement. Plan to use Roon, Tidal, Quobuz. Have demoed a range of equipment. Considering: Kii3 and Trinnov Amethyst, Naim Uniti Nova and Wilson Tune Tots, Naim Uniti Nova with Jern 14EH (I prefer not to have a sub-woofer), Audio Note Cobra with AN-K/SPe (have not been able to demo, however have read speaker placement and product quality, Leben CS600X, Chord Hugo 2, Chord Hugo M Scaler, Trenner & Friedl Sun or Osiris and Naim. Secondarily, I'd like multi-room audio capability for kitchen etc. Upon initial listening I've been impressed with performance of the Leben with T&F. It sounded open, a substantial soundstage and smooth/rich sound.  I've had an LFD LE VI amp with Harbeth p3esr speakers. I realize this is quite general, however I'd appreciate any guidance or sharing of experience with any of these systems. Thank you
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beijinglarry OP
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I appreciate your suggestion. I'll find a local dealer where I can check out the Neats. What speaker cables do you use?
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My total budget is about 27k. I have a sense of the room challenge. It's the reason for identying the AN-K SPe speakers and also considering the Kii3. Your guidance is appreciated.
beijinglarry OP
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I am scheduled, next week, to listen to the ATC SCM20, Spendor 1/2 and Dynaudio Confidence 20 with Naim Uniti Nova.  What are your experience and thoughts on these? I'd appreciate your suggestions for things should be mindful of during this type of demo.
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Yesterday I listened to ATC SCM20, Dynaudio Confidence 20 and Spendor Classic 1/2. All with the Naim Nova. Streaming Tidal and Quobuz with Roon. My preference was toward the ATC. It seemed closest to a live experience. I felt there was a lot of detail. I'm going to set up a second  Kii3 demo. I'm also working on setting up a demo for Audio Note AN-K and Cobra integrated Amp. I'm trying to be thorough in the decision making process. I'm also trying to hear the Gold Note IS-1000 Deluxe but it's difficult finding a dealer and getting a demo.
beijinglarry OP
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Thanks. I understand your point. If I can 
beijinglarry OP
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Thank you for the suggestions. Most recently I listened to Wilson SabrinaX,BAT80i, dCS Bartok. I listened to a fairly wide range of music from various eras. I found the the system to be natural, detailed, well balanced. It was easy to listen. Not to forward or "in your face" in any way. There was good bass without booming in any way. The room had no special treatments. Right now I may be reconfiguring my primary  listening space so I'm continuing to explore options.

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