I'm a classical music and opera zealot, and this is my temple of relaxation. Like everyone's temple, it's evolving. I have 9,000+ CDs. 95% are classical and opera, all handpicked performances and many out of print. In a closet: 4% cool jazz and west coast jazz, and 1% everything else. I don't do vinyl because only a fraction of the performances I want are available at reasonable prices, and most not available at all. Plus, not all vinyl beats all CDs with a decent DAC.
I caught the audiophile bug in the early '90s. My system has included Pass, Dunlavy, Meridian, JL subs, Melos, and Schitt. I've loved almost all of it. One day I shall convert my basement into a speakeasy and reinstall my beloved Dunlavy and Pass system.
Woots, on the Martin Logan’s, I love the detailed resolution across the audio spectrum. When I listen to a 107 instrument Mahler symphony, I want to hear the flute, kettle drums and harps clearly at fortissimo without it becoming a sonic mess. The soundstage is huge and the MLs disappear.
Thanks for your comment mewsickbuff. Yes, I try to keep the room 'clean.' Fortunately my home is big enough where others may gather elsewhere, but I wouldn't call this a dedicated sound room or man cave with sun light.