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Anybody have experience with Totem “The One” and ParadigmSignature S2v2?
Congrats on pulling the trigger on the unison. I thought you had the mcintosh amps? If not call martin logan and see how you can exchange the unison for the Forte. Have Martin Logan ship the forte to Brazil if you need to bring the Paradigms. I do... 
What is Your End Game System?
I have not gotten much into headphones but enthusiasts build end game system in headphone rigs too.  
What is Your End Game System?
I added my 9.2.7 home theater system to my profile if anyone is interested.  
What is Your End Game System?
@lalitk I was referring to your comment about all of us having unique systems, not cables :)  
100% USA designed & made DAC
Mcintosh, of course :)  
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