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power cable tryout High fidelity cables has me wondering..... need suggestions now
I'll hopefully avoid the instant bias it creates. For those of us that believe in Rick's science - Virtual Dynamics was good, High Fidelity cable better and his new RSA Illumination/Apparitiion the best.  Delivers HFC pro quality at a much better... 
New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid
Certainly the most personal part of the system. I agree with DBT.  Had Wilson Sabrina, now Sasha V.  Slightly biased as they're sourced with a tube integrated, Rose 130 and a Musical Fidelity NuVista DAC.   You can play with cable with someone ... 
I want to buy new speakers for 50,000 and see it used for 30,000, what should I do?
Buy used from a reputable dealer.  The used are often last years demo.  Mine has credited me the full value of the prior purchase toward the newer speakers.  As a licensed dealer warranty applies.  And even if he doesn’t carry a line he stands beh... 
Relaxed/Analog sounding DAC for under $10k (used or new)
Agree with the DAC shootout article by Verdant.  Informative. Not to get into the debate of whether DAC's make a difference or whether price contributes.  It's all in the ears of the listener. PS Audio sounds wonderful at a great deal on price. ... 
Illumination
All: My sincerest apologies; I was so accustomed to seeing the abbreviations I defaulted to using them myself HFC - High Fidelity cable Rick Schultz ( from Virtual Dynamics and HFC designs) No website; look up under Agon member name draudio T... 
Illumination
Sorry.  Didn't mean to be mysterious.  He's on Audiogon both under his name, the cable line and draudio as the Agon member. Obviously it's easier to critique a recommendation than to take the time to look things up like I did. Was just trying to... 
Focal v Wilson
So depends on your ear and the listening space.  Have speakers from both companies.  And "last years model" or demos can be had within your price range. Bedroom -- vintage Teresonic tube integrated, Focal Diablo Utopia Eco, cabling a mix of High ... 
What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please.
I have a Auralic G2 playing through a PS audio perfect wave DAC, a esoteric N 05 and a Ayon S10 Signature.   The Ayon is far and away the best