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Silver spades
I didn't realize there was a limit. But to answer your question I find the discussions tend to take on a life of their own and meander.  Much like a worm on a dry outdoors surface.  So to refocus the conversation sometimes a new thread is helpful... 
RSX Technologies (Roger Skoff)
Has anyone tried his speaker cables? They look interesting.  
UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST DAC
I had the Bricasti M3, found it a bit sterile sounding.  Though great build and support from Bricasti. Went to Electrocompanient; very analogue sounding with life-like vocals.  
Gold coated brass speaker spades
Direct from the source:  I inquired and Tara told me Brass with Gold Plating. They do not offer a chance to upgrade.  
Gold coated brass speaker spades
The cables are made by Tara Labs.  The issue in my mind is that similarly priced cables have copper based connectors.  All of my other cables are gold plated copper.  I get they may be trying to create some value by using cheaper connectors, but p... 
Unplated copper spades/banana
I guess my question is, what does bare copper sound like vs gold plated? Loss of warmth? Increase air or detail? Thanks  
Amp vs Preamp
What did you upgrade to?  
Amp vs Preamp
It seems from the comments that the process is a bit of trial and error vis a vis matching Preamps and Power amps.  I suppose it might be easier to stay within the same lineage or company when trying to match the components.  Or at least using tha... 
DH Labs Prelude Speaker cable
Got it, thanks for the clarification. I have ordered some samples from the Cable Company.  Also will compare to Tara Caprice II and RSX Benchmark cables. Should be interesting.  Definitely not looking for brightness; so I suspect the copper base... 
DH Labs Prelude Speaker cable
Do you mean from a marketing point of view they are not Audioquest/Cardas; or do you mean from a sonic quality point of view? Thanks  
DH Labs Prelude Speaker cable
I meant a store; like in the old days when we went to audio stores to listen to components before we purchased.  
Bricasti MDX upgrade
Yes, I have the board and yes you are correct. I checked with Bricasti. The upgrade is firmware! Easy to do.  Brian thought it would add two more filters and that is about all. They are such a pleasure to deal with  
DAC for second system
Here's another one I stumbled on. Woo Audio wds-1. It go some good press a few years back Anyone with any listening knowledge?  
DAC for second system
My local dealer gave me his Watson Madison ( streamer plus DAC ) to try out in my main system. Very simple design. Very compact , Sounds great; huge soundstage. Has anyone tried one?  
DAC for second system
Has anyone heard the upgraded SE-I version of Border Patrol?  Recent reviews have been very postiive.