Wow!
I just saw that I had already commented on your system. I had forgotten; I don't come to this site that often. Heck, my wife and I are both professionals with advanced degrees, but I'll never have anything to match some of the systems on this page...
Your picture looks like a real system for a "real" guy. I tend to feel the same way about Rotel (and the rest of my gear). Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever truly love my stuff when there's something better over the hill...
Sorry about the previous comment about your dog...I just didn't recognize the breed. We have three terriers ourselves (a Wheaten, Kerry Blue and a Lakeland). People always ask if the KB is a schnauzer.
How do you like the Jolida? I'm thinking about buying one at Christmas. I've done a couple of upgrades to my TT (also a Thorens) in the last year, and I can hardly stand the sound of my 1000 cds any more. Is the Jolida vinyl-esque??
Thanks,
T.