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Tax Returns: Nothing, a new DAC or... ?
Credit Cards first. But then I am into finances. Also music.    
Cable question
I have used toslink with  very good results on a Bluesound streamer.   Enough?  
DH labs versus audio quest, HDMI
DH Labs Silver interconnects. My AQ King Cobras are nearby, but not needed.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Low Spark of High Heeled Boys. Traffic.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Battles Studies. John Mayer.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Neil Young / Prairie Wind  
Step me up from Paradigm Studio 20 v4 bookshelf, seriously.
I have not made a change. Afraid to mess it up. Been there more than once. Of course then there is money. A different paradigm.   
How do you explain audiophiles to your friends?
At times, I have trouble explaining to me, myself, and I. True!  
What model of Paradigms are these?
Huh, afraid to click link. But, Paradigms can be very good. Could be a steal.  
Michael Nesmith
News I have not heard. Loved that show.   
PS Audio Stella Strata
I want to know too.  
Streaming 101
My Blue Sound Node 2 sounds almost, almost as good as my Marantz SA 8004 CD. What fun.   
The best $99 system upgrade ever!
Ear plug guy here since 35 or so. Saving what I have. Well worth it. Ear wax can be an issue though. Part deaf in one ear but I can get my rig to sound right, too me. Damn I'm old, over 60. 
Best DAC?
Still loving my Orchid for over 12 months now. Came from W4S SE model, liked too.  
Can an unused cable break in?
I agree with Millercarbon's comment about 'burning' in. In my 12 years or so of playing I have always noticed (almost always) that changing gear, cords, interconnects, etc. needs to settle in for several hours if not days to calm or whatever you w...