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What is Your End Game System?
@lalitk , that is a true statement and you can see it in the systems posted here, all seem to be a result of meticulous comparisons and testing.  
Everything matter in the audio chain. Tests prove it!
@jerryg123 see the thread on end game systems, the "end game" systems members have shared further confirm this research, thanks  
What is Your End Game System?
@yyzsantabarbara , this is a very interesting answer, I am starting to see that end game systems posted here seem constructed with great attention detail, like yours. Thanks for the tip about fiber optic cables, I am using HDMI and will try it :).  
What is Your End Game System?
@lalitk , thanks for asking, YES, I'll post it over the week end, thanks for asking. I have a home theater, a man cave system, and a desktop. I also use DTS Play-Fi for multi zone audio in other rooms.  
What is Your End Game System?
@ronboco , wow, you have my respect, talk about passion for a build. You are like the "iron chef" of system building. What advice would you want to share for someone just starting out?  
Help putting together a little system with McIntosh MC 30s
@thomastrouble , you can buy it right from the Martin Logan website at half price, just click the red button in the middle (add to cart): https://www.martinlogan.com/en/product/unison  
Can someone help me pick out my first speakers?
If you want to connect a source like a CD player or a subwoofer you can get the PW600. Remember, you won't need amps or speaker cables:    
Can someone help me pick out my first speakers?
Congratulations! If you get a pair of these Paradigm PW300 on sale you will have an entire streaming system. You won’t need an amp because they are powered speakers. You can download an app to your phone and stream from many sources such as spotif... 
Balanced Streamer/DAC to Unbalanced Preamp
Nothing to be gained unless both are balanced, just use RCA  
What is Your End Game System?
@ronboco , can you post any details or tips? Thanks  
What is Your End Game System?
Thanks @rpeluso @urbie @yyzsantabarbara for sharing the details of your end game systems. I can see how all of you squeezed every last ounce of performance by the details you posted. It wasn’t a simple "plug and done" off the shelf approach. Much... 
Help putting together a little system with McIntosh MC 30s
@thomastrouble the Martin Logan Unison does Apple Airplay, get that one instead. Everything else is the same. The guy at ASR recommended the PW Link too, he just didn’t like one feature. The other review I posted a link to says: I simply loved th... 
Help putting together a little system with McIntosh MC 30s
The Unison https://www.martinlogan.com/en/product/unison  
Help putting together a little system with McIntosh MC 30s
Paradigm also owns Martin Logan which sells the same preamp under the name Unison, here is a review:    
Help putting together a little system with McIntosh MC 30s
@thomastrouble , do you have a powered sub or do you need an amp for your sub? I thought you were going to use your mcintosh amp?