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Used DACs in the 10k range
I would suggest that you evaluate one with a complete MQA decoder if you are a streaming person.  I am personally very  impressed with the SQ leaving all the other issues behind.  I am going to update my DAC and will not consider one without MQA. ... 
Speaker upgrade question - Wilson vs Focal
Suggest an audition in your listening room to make a final choice. 
What equipment have you bought this year so far ?
Mytek Manhattan II with Network Card, Townshend Podiums for speakers, Townshend f1 Fractal interconnects, Sony BDP 800 dvd player. 
Drink of choice for serious listening?
LimoncelloBailyhill 
$10k Speaker Cables??????????????
I know this sounds outrageous, but I purchased a set of these cables on faith and some study for my speakers.  I have the Apogee Scintillas One Ohm, Krell KSA-80B and NDX Naim Streamer--soon to be replaced by an ND555.  I also have the reference i... 
Can you live with your current speaker until you die?
I am fortunate to have the Apogee Scintillas and I will keep them until I die.  Had them for 34 years, and will plan for another 34 years.  I am planning to acquire another pair and do some time alignment mods, upgrade the caps, new ribbons and ha... 
What were your humble beginnings on the path to high end audio?
I started with and Eico ST-40 integrated amp, Garrard TT, Shure M91E cartridge I believe, and Jensen 12 inch coaxial drivers mounted in birch wood boxes that I made in shop.  Now 55 years later have Naim NDX streamer, Naim DAC  V1, Naim Unity Core... 
HAVE ALL SALES STOPPED ON AUDIOGON ???
The stock market has treaded water for almost a year.  That does not help, particularly discretionary purchases.  We have to remember that biz goes in cycles--peaks and valleys.  Biz is about managing them.  That said, this was a big year for me p...