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Please let new cords break in so you don't pre judge. It does make a difference.  
Headphones vs speakers….
Best headphone amp bang for buck is the Audio-GD HE-9 LE. If ordered from Audio-GD will cost about $1900 plus right now 5% off. Very clean and very loud if you wish. Plays balanced or straight pin, balanced is best with their products. My get one ... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
Will these fit in the Hifiman Shangri-La Jr system?    
What cable companies make the best cables and sell them directly?
I would email lstringer@haveinc.com. I have bought cables from HaveInc before at a very fair price. Good luck  
What type of wire for dedicated 20A AC lines?
Speaking as a former master electrician I would just run 12-2 WG for each line and save the extra money to spend on a good power conditioner. That is all you need.Voltage drops don't come into play until you get around 100 feet runs.  
Too many choices for R2R DACS--opinions appreciated
I saw a Terminator for 3K on US Audio Mart. Would try it. If you didn't like it you could sale and not take a huge hit. I have the Plus and Gaia but a lot more money. I know and have heard Audio GD's R8-HE and it sounds very strong. Kingbarbuda ma... 
"World's Best Cables" vs Audioquest interconnects
Burn in the new cables for a week or two and try them out. Sound will change, maybe not for the better, but will change.  
The Music at AXPONA 2022
Henrye, you are correct. Inflation is driving things up, in a very fast way.  
Installing dedicated 10 gauge lines
There are lots of ways to skin a cat but without knowing what type of house you have and where you need the plug(s) to go, one can't give you a price without checking out things first. You can price materials from Lowes or Home Depot and I would n... 
Florida Audio Expo - Budget Room
Any thoughts on the headphone rooms    
LP's on sale for Back Friday
For sure  
Best dac under $2500 - comparing build quality and technologies
Gave my brother a R8-HE that he really likes. I also had him try the Audio-GD 7.77 that he has for sale on US Audiomart. He says Audio-GD makes great stuff for th money. Very good value.  
Best way to hook up Denafrips
Thank you very much 
Any thoughts on Denafrips Terminator Plus
I believe so I am far from amended. Thank you for your thoughts. 
Any thoughts on Denafrips Terminator Plus
I play a few LP's and a few CD's but mostly stream into my Audio-GD 7.77 dac from Tidal or you tube.