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Wyred Dacs--Thoughts?
The DAC-1 would definitely be an upgrade in transparency and dynamics, I've owned both. 
Best choices for hookup wire?
Buconero117, I sense that you're not a serious tweaker? 
Best choices for hookup wire?
Neotech copper. 
amplifier power consumption
I don't see the justification for needing a UPS. Do you experience frequent power outages or brownouts? For buzzing woofers, maybe you should look into line conditioning instead. 
amplifier power consumption
The largest your budget allows. Even though the watts may be sufficient to run your amp, dynamics can still suffer. 
McIntosh and focal/jmlab
Focal Be and McIntosh is a good combo. 
Vandersteen Quatro / Model 5 Crossovers
Awful idea. 
Pass Labs XA30.5 and ModWright KWA150
What is the purpose of owning an OTL amp if you're adding an autoformer? 
best speakers for wyred 4sound sti- 500
I recently heard a pair of Acoustic Zen Crescendos hooked up to a W4S STI-500 and thought it was an excellent match. 
Anyone heard the new Jupiter HT Beeswax caps
Tony Gee's cap comparison relates to speakers only. Caps can and usually do sound different when used in electronics. 
Burson Buffers?
I can find out which value Goldpoint later this week, but we used the single ended input on a pair of Aleph 2's. 
Burson Buffers?
A friend and I compared the Burson to a Goldpoint stepped attenuator, using a 840C and Pass Monoblocks. Even though the goldpoint was built with quality parts(silver wire, copper RCA jacks), the Burson had better transparency, dynamics, and extens... 
Can a new Cambridge 540p be so loud?
If you like the sound of the 540P, maybe you should consider upgrading to a 640P, it has a rumble/subsonic filter. 
Curtains to cover bass traps
Bed Bath Beyond has a large selection of curtains. 
Just got Audible Illusions L1, but it sound harsh
The piece of gear in question is about 10 years ago, how much more is it going to settle in?