Getting close to the feeling of a live gig - so soundstage, air and musicality are paramount to me over audiophile jargon as timing, coloured sounding etc.

Musically probably mainly into rock (Hendrix, Santana, Black Crowes etc. ) and blues (SRV, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters etc. ) but quite varied otherwise.

System sounds great, although next possible upgrade will be speakers as I hope to be moving soon and just general looking for a change/upgraditis.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a definate Shahinian fan and wish more people took time out to see what the fuss is about the relativley publicity shy brand - truly AMAZING bang for your Buck in the world of hi-end audio!!

System consists of:

MF Nu-Vista M3 super intergrated tube/transistior hybrid AMP
MF Tri-Vista 2 tube dac
Sony CDP X-3000 transport
Shahinian ARC speakers
Kenwood DM-9090 Minidisc player
Marantz ST-48 tuner
Nakamichi BX-2 tape deck
Monster Z-series speaker cable
Koolcables cryogenically treated pure silver interconnect for DAC & Transport and also from Minidisc to Amp
QED silverspiral for DAC to Transport interconnect