kennymacc

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Power Cables
First off, as suggested, I would definitely look into the used market as you'll get the most for your money.  Also, as suggested, I'd stick with name brand cables as they're tried and true, and in the future, if you decide to sell, they'll retain ... 
Interconnect priority
DAC to preamp!!!  
Which has a greater influence on sound quality, the amp or the preamp?
Both!!!  
Double up on speaker cables
My only question is.....since you already had the cables on-hand, why didn’t you just go ahead and hook them up to see what they sounded like for yourself before asking us?  If you had, you would’ve already known the answer to your question. Anywh... 
Magnepan 3.7i amp pairing
Play it safe while getting the very best out of your Maggie 3.7i speakers by finding the most current and most powerful pair of Bryston Audio monoblocks that you can afford (pre-owned), and thank me later.  Happy listening.    
Sonus Faber Amati vs. Wilson Sasha V (and perhaps vs. Focal n3)
Well, I've heard all the speakers you mentioned, all in dealers showrooms or at high end audio shows.  They all have their own various good and not so good attributes.  I'm not an owner of any of the speakers you mentioned.  Anywho, speakers are s... 
YouTube star Jay loves McIntosh MC 901 amplifier
Ok?  
The Horror
No audio shows for me so far this year.  However, last year I attended two high-end audio shows and, I must say, upon returning from each show, when I cranked up my audio system, all I could do is smile.  My awesome audio system, anchored by my go... 
Borresen X1 & X2
"Strange imaging?"  Some speakers, even different models by the same manufacturer, have higher soundstages than others.  Just pick the one you like best and roll with. Personally, I prefer a taller, deeper, and wider soundstage.  Happy listening    
Help, my system seem to have slowly gotten " bright"
You're on the right path.  You have to take your time and continue to experiment until you get it figured out.  That's the only way.  Happy listening.    
Do you belong more to souce first or to speakers first school of thought ?
This is a no brainer.........."SPEAKERS" always first!!!  
Sonus Faber Question
If you like the signature Sonus Faber sound, I wouldn't even consider opting for the more neutral, detailed, transparent and dynamic sounding Revel speakers, no matter how good the deal.  Just explore speakers further up the Sonus Faber line and y... 
So, a reviewer just said something I need to talk about.
Regardless of what any reviewer says (or anyone else, for that matter), fact is, the world of high end audio is and always will be all about subjectivity when it comes to the reproduction of sound.  I just concentrate my own audio system, in the c... 
What is your front end ?
I can't even remember the last time I played a vinyl record album.  I waved goodbye to spinning CD's years ago, too.  For the past several years now, I only stream my music via an Ayre Acoustics QX-5 Twenty streaming DAC and an Roon Nucleus Plus m... 
Audience vs Audioquest
@oczed - I use an JPS Labs Aluminata PC on my Hegel H590 integrated amp.  I'm all set.  Happy listening.