This is a very late reply to a post in a long closed thread. But having just read it, I feel that it needs a response anyway. People still read old forum threads. My writing this is for them... so they can read contrasting thoughts (dare I say, the voice of reason?) on the matter.
You wrote...
I believe that I have what you describe.
My system: MacMini Audirvana Studio > Chord Hugo MScaler > Chord DAVE DAC > Bakoon Amp 13R > Cube Audio Nenuphar Mini (F8 Neo) speakers.
My room: 383cm (12.56ft) wide x 526cm (17.26ft) long x 310cm (10.17ft) high.
Front of the speakers are 2.5ft from...