overthemoon

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Speakers with a slightly warm midrange
Can you audition?  I own Sonus faber Nova Vs and I like them a lot.  I also like Devore Super 10s...but this is about you.  I'd try to listen and get auditions in your house if possible. Good luck!    
Inexpensive speaker cables: any experience?
Inexpensive is relative. I have auditioned and noticed impacts of speaker cables, interconnects and power cables.   I have Kimber Kables speakers and interconnects and have traded up interconnects in the past.  It may be worth calling them if yo... 
McIntosh MC-252
If you want to, by all means go for it!  You are the only one who can determine if you should...  financial, performance, etc.  
Sonus Faber speakers
@andrew_r happy listening  I agree- I’m on my 3rd set of Sonus fabers - Venere 3.0, Sonnetto V and now Olympica Nova V. I am believing/hoping I have my forever speakers and system. And I have enjoyed the journey along the way. The Sonnettos are ... 
Streamer/DAC
Op, what is your goal? Basic units like the Node 2i provide streamer and DAC functionality.  You are currently only using the streamer capability. Akin to an integrated amp - you can get a component or break things into separates (streamer and D... 
Affordable vs. ultra expensive speakers - what's the difference?
The items have different specs, dimensions and prices and have a different sound signature. Is the question you are asking is the difference significant?  And is it worth the cost difference? If that's the question you have to answer that for yo... 
Sonus Faber speakers
@andrew_r I've owned Sonetto Vs and Olympica Nova Vs. Olymipca Novas versus Olympica's I haven't heard back to back.  I have heard the Olympica Nova 2s powered by ARC - I was blown away.  The detail they provide is a step above the Sonetto Vs.  I... 
C49- or c8 preamp
I used to have C2600 - it helped me rediscover my love of music. The nice thing about the McIntosh preamps is their internal phono stages are solid.  If you go with ARC you'll need a phono stage  
Looking for “just good enuf” for garage man cave
I have a bluesound sound bar - it might suit your needs. I downsized a few years ago and did away with home theatre/media room and put a sound bar on my tv.  It can airplay and if you have a smart tv you can use Tidal, Spotify apps. Is it as goo... 
Mcintosh MC462 versus Luxman M10X
It depends. I've owned Mc amp/preamp and enjoyed it very much. When I was looking to upgrade my amp/preamp I did compare Mc with others and noticed a difference I liked.  I then did upgrade to a different brand. Every manufacturer's goal is to ...