How about speakers?
Quite essential. Aren't they? I have Gradient 1.3 speakers. About 17 years old already. Right. Ancient. Yeah. I do know this model don't go as low as 20 kHz. They are at their best when listening to acoustic music - not in your face r'n'r speakers at all. And yeah. I do know that a lot has happened at the speaker front since these speakers were made.

But anyway... At least Gradient 1.3 speakers were rewarded for their design, which make them just perfect for interior decorating.

If interested about their philosophy of making speakers - I assure there's something to think about even for pros - here are few links:
http://www.regonaudio.com/Gradients.html
http://www.gradient.fi/news