"Nowadays I might read or listen them now and then, but strictly for entertainment purposes only."
Yup! That's why I read these posts every night. ;)
Actually there is a serious point being made here. I read and see often the listening rooms you All have. I'm jealous. My house/cottage is literally 20' x 20'. So, of course my system is in the living room with the speakers on each side of the TV and no room behind to do any kind of proper cable management. Small odd shaped room to boot. Seven foot ceiling. Not much room for proper speaker/Me placement. The AC was done in 1960 by non-contractor type people. Everything is in no way near built to code standards and the AC outlets are two prong. Nothing was designed(or even remotely thought of) for todays electronics.
Noise Floor? Mute point in my house. I have a small gas heater in my living room to heat the whole house. The gas hot water heater is next to it. The fridge is only 12 feet away. So, something is always making noise.
But!! I rent. I pay $350.00/mo. and that includes the gas and electric bills. AAHHHH. Life is good!
Lawrence From MI