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Holographic DAC With Air And Decay
Fsonicsmith +1, my Ares denafrifs 1 dac and Yamaha s 1000 as transport did not do holographic sound until I started using marigo apparition digital cable and Audioquest diamond Xlr.OP many dacs are capable it’s the audiophile job to find the right... 
Component matching expertise - how do you do it?
ghdprentice+1, it is also good to have mentor to teach you as simple as it can be. Listen to his system and ask questions. Robert Harley’s book is very helpful.  
Room with glass windows as a walls.
Just play on low volume  
No bass on B&W 800D2
What cables are you using?  
Magico speakers too clinical and fatiguing?
Magico are very good speakers they just need to be tone and match to your preference sound.  
Interconnect Break In?
I agree the preamp does not need to be on.  
Dedicated CD Transport vs DAC
Since you like vynil onother options is get new SACD player that you can afford. Marantz Ruby SACd player for the price it very good. Only problem they don’t have good tech support after warranty.  
??? How Much Would You Spend ???
The most I will spend is 10k.  
The best customer experience I've ever had......
OP congratulations, For 14K if I am Daniel I will bring you to a nice restaurant as well. Iam glad you found a descent dealer. If you are talking Bes from Music Direct, He is also funny , I’ve known Him when Music Direct has only 4 employees.  
power cable tryout High fidelity cables has me wondering..... need suggestions now
Acman3 agree +1  
power cable tryout High fidelity cables has me wondering..... need suggestions now
By all means try to find HF reveal power cable . I bet they are selling low now? And you will get a taste of that 5k HF pc .The sound that you heard that’s the typical character of HF cables.if I were you I will stay on HF first because that’s wha... 
Dedicated CD Transport vs DAC
The better the DAC and transport usually the better.But not always. Dac and transport if you can match them with the right cabling and in your system, you will get 3D and good macro and micro dynamics.my Ares denafriifs and Yamaha s1000 with the w... 
New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid
Boressen X3 are amazing. This company know how make dynamic musical speakers. I am very impress with my x1.  
Magico speakers too clinical and fatiguing?
Every time I hear them at axpona on the ground floor near the market  they sound very good. I think they use synergistic cables and esoteric gear.  
Solid State preamp Brands
I got lucky buying used 4 yrs ago Krell krc3 preamp. This is the only Krell gear I end up liking. Normally stay away from Krell products not this one.