This started out as a project to create a low watt, low volume, hi-fi system. I was living in an apartment upstairs from a single-mom/school teacher.

It's now in a dual purpose room used for listening by the fire and gathering at our bar.

The room was completely rebuilt from the concrete floors and walls. The walls were built to minimize 90º angles, but the floor needed to be tiled due to the possibility of water runoff. The room is moderate at 14'x28' and well treated; lots of books, throw rugs, comfy furniture and even a stack of wood.

The primary transport method is a digital server with nearly all music in ALAC, seconded by the CD, and occasionally by the turntable.

The 25w/channel Jolida and Omega speakers really give a profound sound stage for the low cost.

At the present, most of the upgrade dollars are going toward music and in what I feel is a good long term and growth minded investment: cables.