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carlsbad

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Besides the Audiolab 6000CDT,
agree with @bigtwin   
Time/Process of Hooking up New Equipment
I would be hooking it up instead of posting on the internet.  I'm likely to post while I'm listening.  
Router for Audio Streaming
I use a Pangea power cable on my Festool.  
Sending out Offers in marketplace.
Send a message to the seller telling him the offer is withdrawn.  
Does creating a loom in cables in a system make a significant difference?
A cable loom is a device that bundles them together in a relatively neat raceway.  
ETHERNET CABLES
I like silver plated for digital. Lots of choices. The "CaT" numbers don’t mean much for audio. AQ cinnamon or similar works for me.   PS  You have to be careful dealing with traditional network professionals.  they deal with different measures ... 
Router for Audio Streaming
Go hard wired to your streamer.  I hooked mine up wireless while I worked out how to run a wire.  I ended up letting it go much longer than I should have and when I finally did hook up a wire it was one of thsoe "wow" events.  If you have any doub... 
Best way to connect Asus laptop to DAC
Either will work.  Probably.      
Blu Ray player versus CD/SACD player.
you need a unit with digital out to send to your DAC.  
Help with USB Cable Option
I see a lot of recommendations for the Cardas Clear. That was the first cable I bought. Had it on hand when my new streamer showed up (needed longer cable) and no joy. Roon did not see the DAC (the streamer is transparent when hookup is correct). ... 
Need 25 foot interconnects
+1 for Erik's suggestion.  Probably not a noise problem in the listening room.  
Looking for advice
Hard to beat Qutest for the $.  (Dave user here).  DAC before streamer.      
Help with USB Cable Option
i haven't used any of these cables but recognize that 95% of the people that give you absolute advice on the internet also haven't used the equipment they are so certain about. I like the price range you are shopping it.  Not much to be gained go... 
When someone tells you it's a $40,000 amp, does it sound better?
Interesting how you picked $25K...How much did you put in for marketing, warranty service, overhead staff, etc?    
Whats on your turntable tonight?