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Highest component/cable ratio?
The one part of my system that I cannot change is the speaker cable. My speaker cable runs through the concrete floor from one side of my living room to the other. When my house was built, I had wanted the electrician to install conduit so that th... 
Equipment: To Hide or not to Hide
I use a microfiber cloth on my speakers. 
Which allround speaker ?
I have a pair of Zu Definition 2s and like them a lot. (I listen to rock, jazz, and every imaginable type of classical music.) Def 2s do what you want, and they are sold in Europe. But they are 11,000 USD. The smaller Zu Presence is 8,000 USD, but... 
Equipment: To Hide or not to Hide
My amplifier is on top of the cabinet, in the open; my CDP is inside the cabinet, behind a door. 
Balanced SET Amplifier
Most of the Melody amplifiers have balanced in puts and some of them are SETs. www.melodyhifi.com 
Looking for speakers with soundstage depth
I was impressed with the holographic presentation of the Lipinski 707s. However, they were positioned several feet in front of the back wall and did not have much deep bass. 
small cd player around 1000.00 small footprint
Linn Genki 
How Do You Organize Your Music?
Non-classical and classical separately. Non-classical by artist. Classical by composer except for compilations that are organized by performer. A few separate sections: sound tracks, individual audiophile labels, etc. 
Speaker cabinet materials.
Celestion SL-600 and SL-700 used aerolam. 
What is a good, compact sized integrated amp??
I second the Linn Majik. Also, perhaps, the Bryston B-60; but you would have to check the dimensions. 
Most helpful audio companies
Zu (anyone who answers the phone) 
Size matters...need smaller speakers
I love your space. However, one issue that is often overlooked by space-challenged audiophiles is speaker placement and the real estate involved. You should consider speakers that are designed to be placed against the wall rather than speakers tha... 
Best Speaker for Wall Placement?
Some older Linn speakers. All Audio Note. Allison. These are just designed to be placed close to the wall. Others are just near wall placement friendly (Zu Definitions). There are several threads that deal with this issue in depth. 
Need Speakers at least 4 feet high
Zu speakers are 4'+ tall. I think that the Druids are over 50". 
Personal CD player evolution
1) Meridian MCD (the original Phillips modification)2) Rotel 10723) Linn Genki4) EAR Acute