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What's a dad to do?

I finally have a system that I've put together and love. The only catch is that my son is starting to walk, and as he explores I would rather relax than be worried about tubes blowing or speakers getting poked at.

I either need speakers that have limit access to drivers or a bookshelf that I can put out of reach but place on stands later.

I like soundstage and depth but I think it is more realistic to go for good tone. Placement will be less than perfect. Some speakers that I like are Verity, Spendor, Devore, intrigued by but never heard Reynaud, Audio Note, Proac, DeCappo.

Should I just go to big-box-mart? Please help if you can. under $1,500 used.

Thanks!
bjesien

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bjesien OP
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Thanks for the great suggestions. I should add that I am also feeling like my family room is becoming too much an audio room. My wife has said nothing about it, but floor standing speakers want to be positioned in a certain place. In a way your room layout has to be around speaker positioning. Tubes want breathing room, etc.
I am not looking to give up because we all enjoy good music at my house. I just want to simplify a little more and not think too much about it. Step off the "merry-go-round" for a while but still have an enjoyable all around system. When I finish a room in the basement...back in action again!
You are all right about how quickly they learn not to touch, or to tell you when the baby gate is open!

Thanks

Bryan
bjesien OP
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I've listened to several more amp and speaker combinations and just can't let go of this ARC/Verity combo for now. Ordered the tube cage, and I have some grill options to sort out but I am keeping the synergistic system that I listen to for hours at a time.

Thanks for all the advice and feedback guys! I have to say that my son doesn't show any interest in the amp and points and says, "spkrr," with amazement but doesn't touch because he knows, "only daddy touches the speakers."

Hilarious! Thanks for the replies via forum and email.

B
bjesien OP
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Saw this old thread back and thought I would update. After over three years we have had no problems (Oh no, shouldn't have said that.)

Just being firm and observant has done the trick. He can play with anything else in the house, except in the workshop, and seemed to understand at an early age that certain things are off limits.

I have learned that attention and play are invaluable for keeping kids focused and listening. It doesn't always work that way I'm sure but so far I am lucky. I'll post again after the birth of our second.

Also, never let them see the woofers. i can remember wanting to play with speakers as a child so am very cautious to keep those drivers out of sight for as long as possible.
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