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DAC Dilemma
Either options 1 or 2 will sound better than option 3, good sound is good sound don't get overly caught up in either technology or reviews. 
Review: Holo May (L2) DAC and the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 DAC Compaired
Excellent and clearly stated comparison also very well written thanks dbb. 
Blind Test: mp3 vs. 24bit
I emailed Rob Schryer who nicely responded obviously I'm not a huge computer guy and the MP3s are disguised as WAV files duh. Some slight differences on my crappy laptop speakers but uploading them to my NAS to listen on the big rig. 
Blind Test: mp3 vs. 24bit
I downloaded the files and they are all identical WAV files none of them are MP3s so there is no test to take. 
Class A1 845 SET
That Art Audio Carissa Copper Reference looks like a solid value at $12.499 I would have though a Class A1 845 amp would be considerably more expensive. 
If there’s an audiophile exit ramp, this ain’t it…
It looks like your speakers are pretty new how are you liking them? That Absolare integrated is supposed to be pretty killer and great reviews does it drive the Graham's well? You seem to have tweaked your system pretty well already. What I''m get... 
Need help buying new speaker cable
I would say absolutely get your cables repaired you seem to like them now and ask Tara labs about other termination options if they exist. If you really must get new speaker cables in your price range Auditorium23 is hard to beat. 
Low gain amp system matching
@lowrider57 Is right check with AN also an AN amp would be a natural partner with your other gear and they make all of their amps in both high and low gain versions. 
Which preamp to use?
If you want to listen to your records in a total analog chain you have to use the XP-20. I'm not saying that sounds better but it just might, since you have it already try both ways and get back to us. 
Tang Band 2145 in action
LMAO @larryi great post! 
Circle Labs A200 Integrated amplifier review - It will appeal to both tube and SS lovers……
@whipsaw and @grannyring I read High Fidelity too it's an excellent publication and indeed the Polish hifi community seems strong and diverse. Glad you're loving the amp so much I hope it continues to improve and amaze you! 
Supply chain problems delay audio hardware for up to 12 months or more
The confluence of several trends/crises and the comeuppance of just in time inventories. 
Circle Labs A200 Integrated amplifier review - It will appeal to both tube and SS lovers……
Congrats on the new integrated and very nice review, I'd actually read the review on High Fidelity previously. One note having looked at the website and the review again I'm not sure the power stage is Class A.  From the review: The power amplifie... 
My Ifi Zen Stream Review: 3D Soundstage!
I use an Auralic Aries Mini, their Lightning Server or LDS app is one of the best. I use it for streaming Qobuz, Tidal, and my own library. Not quite the bells and whistles of Roon but it works great, is intuitive to use, sounds good, and it's free. 
Tang Band 2145 in action
Get better speaker cables and stop tapping your drivers like that it was driving me crazy.