I’ll see what you’re doing, going the right direction me thinks…
I guess the question for yourself: what is the best listening location in the mansion? Your decision on the system components (and the negotiations to get there) can be planned accordingly.
My dearest was/is against components and cables in sight.
The speakers are a component of the room in her view and judged as such; do they fit for color, size and positioning.
So my components (arcam SA 30 for the music and AV receiver for video/tv) are out of sight - the speakers are not! Since I do not use physical media, also no racks or such in sight.
We talked about my wishes and her ideas about them. Came to the above conclusions and now we both had fun realizing it.
Beside the lay out of the sitting area, we also have sound systems in the dining area and on the attic, arranged in the same way, the latter the least compliant…
succes mate, may the force be with you… (did I just type that…) 
Looking good, but what about the thoughts about replacing the Onkyo/WIIM Pro combination with a WIIM Amp and removing a box and adding the potential os a Sub Woofer with active high pass 
Edit: you would also have to buy a CD transport as well 
I guess a Cambridge Evo with accompanying CD transport will take care of all Menzies wishes. Although his wallet will likely think otherwise…
WAF on price I assume, as it looks quite nice.
What a waste!
She shouldn’t need your money then!
Reliable, accurate and one AA battery lasts forever.
I also like the media being not seen. I keep all mine in a separate room where the door can close and keep it all out of sight. The audio gear is visible, but you can’t see anything to play on it. 
Exactly the same scenario here, also all cd cases removed in favour polythene sleeves which saves a lot of space (still have 9 metres of CDs though)…
My system is definitely one that is heard but not seen with value for money and system synergy as priority.
Intel NUC running windows with Fidelizer and linear power supply
fiio R7 with linear PS as roon endpoint streamer
Musician Draco R2R DAC
Ladder Bach pre amp
2X Audiophonic hypex 502s running dual mono.
2 sets B&W 685 S2 in different listening areas.
Balanced Supra cables and some room treatment.
SVS SB2000 sub.
I think many of us have been where you are with your system, ambition & peace in the household all play their part. We are all potential victims of the marketing men (& our own desires) but at the end of the day if you like what hear & hear what you like in your setup you need go no further.
That said, I expect your ambitions will steer you towards other HiFi goals in the future.
The system looks good, enjoy it. 
Have you tried the R7 as a streamer in your stereo - they are one of the best roon end points under 1000.
I bought a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 5 back in 1992. They are still going strong in my Dads office system.
Since I was blessed with the opportunity to take over my dining room and create the “Audio Room” as I now call it, I have made a few upgrades to my system. It is modest compared to many of the other user posts, but a source of constant enjoyment for me. I primarily stream Qobuz with Roon, occasionally playing my CDs that were autoripped with Roon, and spin some vinyl too. The Arcam setup (SA20/ST60) has been working impressively well with Roon ROCK on a NUCi7 via ethernet.
My Setup:
• Arcam SA20 Class G Amplifier
○ WBC Interconnects
○ Sewell Silverback 12AWG Speaker cables
• Arcam ST60 Streamer
• Roon Rock - NUCi7
○ Ethernet connections throughout (to SA20/ST60/ROCK)
○ Network - UDM-Pro / USW 24 POE-250W / USW-Flex
• Klipsch RP-600M II Mains
• KEF KF92 Dual 9" Force-Cancelling Subwoofer
• Pro-Ject Debut Pro Turntable
○ Schiit Mani2 Phono Preamp
• Panamax MR4300 Power Line Conditioner
• Nest Hub for Roon Lyrics / Album Art / Artist Image
• Corner Damping / Treatments (Courtesy of God’s Blessings)
○ Whitetail Buck
○ Axis Buck
I enjoyed reading the posts and seeing other setups, thanks to all.
I did the same with mine years ago, put them all into photo album like folders
But keep an eye on them - some of mine, especially the older ones, stuck to the plastic and ripped the artwork off
They all went back into the original cases after that fright
Mine are all sandwiched between the artwork & dry, warm conditions so hopefully they will survive. If there’s any deterioration i’ll have to buy 2.5k cases…
Thanks, I am a great fan of Chifi (Chinese Hi Fi) as it innovates and democratises hi end audio by making it affordable to the masses.
I get most of my gear from:
Who have a fantastic range and are great to deal with.
I got the hypex class d amps from Audiophonics in France who have great workmanship and are competitively priced.
At this time of year, Roon bringing me great peace and joy in my listening room:
Synology DS1522+ running Audio Station and Roon on NAS.
- Primary 1: Ethernet-connected RoPieee > USB > RME ADI-2 DAC (AKM) > XLR > McIntosh MA8900 > Salk SS 9.5 (in operation in the photos above; electronics gear at right in photo)
- Primary 2: Ethernet-connected Windows 10 Pro > USB > DA2 module of McIntosh MA8900 > Salk SS 9.5
- Secondary: AirPort Express > Denon DRA-395 > Polk Monitor 10B
- Tertiary: Many smaller AirPlay and Bluetooth speaker setups throughout my home
And, no, the plants/decorations, which get moved during the summer months, don’t make a huge difference in the room’s acoustics.
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