I actually just got it and haven't hooked it up yet. I listen to all types of music: jazz, classic, R&B, pop, etc. I have a couple components I may match it up to but not sure yet. For CD, I have a Krell SACD Standard, Rega Planet 2000 and Anthem CD1. I have a cheap carver CT17 preamp that would work but would imagine another preamp would work better. Turntable is a Technics 1200 (I know I need to upgrade this to). Cables are Cardas all around. Thanks!