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Shootout: Roon versus Plex, Qobuz versus Tidal: Who Won?
Thanks for sharing!   I have Plex and its how I get Tidal also have Roon so plex is just my backup file  
The New Amati G5 or Joseph Audio Pearl Graphene
I am curious on what you decide because I think your choices are win-win. I have listened to the Amanti G5 powered by Audio Research 160 stereo, Moon 860AV2 and Boulder's 300 watt amp.  I think they sound awesome.   
Kimber Kable hero
I was impressed with their customer service and if not for the exceptional customer service I would've returned the product and tried another manufacturer. I tried the TC speaker cables and then the  BiFocal XLs and they made a profound change.  
mcintosh mc-462
@roxy54 that costs extra  
mcintosh mc-462
I used to have McIntosh and the 462 is a nice amp. I moved away from McIntosh based on preferences.    Is it worth the price tag….  you must decide that and the resale value of my gear was higher than I expected.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Frank Zappa  
The best speaker cables you’ve had
Kimber Kable BiFocal XL (owned)  
Is it possible for a high end manufacturer to overprice their goods?
Pricing strategy is interesting for luxury products. Porsche's profits are driven by the Macon and Cayenne and they were ridiculed for creating 'me to products' Bentley had internal fights on going to market with the Continental GT and it's th... 
Digital And Analogue Cables
@Op I may be simplifying too much. Analog cables Speaker cables Interconnects - RCAs or XLRs carrying analog signals between components (analog outputs from a DAC, phono stage, preamp) Digital cables move digital signals - I have a network ... 
Is it possible for a high end manufacturer to overprice their goods?
Overpricing can occurs at every price point. There are multiple ways to price products and when pricing 'premium' products in a portfolio with a "good/better/best" stratification some manufacturers look to recoup R&D costs as soon as possible... 
What can beat Wilson XVX for less money?
I've heard a variety of Wilson speakers including the XVX, Alexx 5s, SashaX and so on. I have Sonus faber (my third set) so I have my preferences.  The best combination of sound for me was ARC with Sasha X (versus D'Agostino with XYX, Alexx 5 wit... 
Considering moving to separates with a tube preamp-appreciate recommendations
If you can, I'd audition a Moon 330A.  It's just under $5k and I think it's an amazing amplifier.  I was comparing it to McIntosh 462 and frankly it wasn't close.  
What's your experience with snooty HiFi salesmen?
I have been fortunate when it comes to stereo shops.  And I do believe in having valuable relationships.  Over the last 3 years, I've been more active in upgrading than I expected and I think part of the reason is the rapport with the local store.... 
ARC REF 750
Enjoy!  With those your neighbors family room is part of your listening area!  
Whats playing on your system today?
Lady...by Kenny Rogers and Lionel Richie