I've had a lot of speakers and amps over the past few years, but this combination works well in my small room. I've had much more expensive digital sources (Linn Karik/Numerik, Philips SACD 1000, Marantz SA-14), but digital equipment just isn't as much fun as the rest of the stuff. I've also tried various cables but have never heard the great differences that would motivate me to spend more money.