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Hello-  I am setting up a living room system in which the obvious placement would be speakers in the corners and so I am thinking Audio Note AN-J for the speakers.  Amplifier will likely be the Linear Tube Audio Z40+.  

Does anyone have experience with this combination?

Also any thoughts on whether I want the paper or the hemp cone, and silver or copper wiring for the Audio Note speakers?  Not sure what difference it might make.

Also any suggestions for an affordable speaker wire that might work well with this system?

Thanks!

Margot

mcanaday
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chillydog
20 posts
 

I really wanted to get a pair of Audio Note speakers, but I only have one corner available to me in the room. I spoke to an Audio Note dealer and was told that to really get the best out of the speakers, I would need to use them as designed and place them in corners. Bummer! 

mcanaday OP
178 posts
 

thanks all for the really helpful advice!

parkergetdean
1,032 posts
 

I am still stuck at "Margot"

A lady is asking a serious audiophile question! How refreshing. 

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bgross
528 posts
 

From experience, unless the AN/E system can be set up appropriately, in corners, look at something else or maybe get the tricked-out AN/J. I had them and in my listening room & corners were not an option. They were fine enough and I certainly had the appropriate electronics (not Audio Note) but when I sold them, the new owner was able to place them the "right way" and powered them with AirTight separates. Well, we no longer speak, lol.

mcanaday OP
178 posts
 

Thanks, Bgross.  Great to know.  And hello, Parkergetdean.  Yes, we exist!

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