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Speaker upgrade question - Wilson vs Focal
Get the Focals..Spend the $15K you save over the Wilsons on a better Amp than the Mac..I recommend Pass Labs or PS Audio.. 
Power amps into surge protector/Conditioner or DIRECT to wall? Final verdict?
I'm currently running my 2 PS Audio M700 mono blocks into a Furman E15i with Power Factor technology.The Schiit Freya Preamp is is plugged into the wall..Both are on separate dedicated circuits with Oyaide AC Recepticle's (all flavors)..Works grea... 
Good starter amp recommendation
PS Audio Stellar Stereo or MonoBlocks M700.. 
How many brands use own drivers?
Focal in France.. 
MQA is Legit!
I think MQA sounds pretty good.. 
The current best band in the world?
Roger Waters recent Pink Floyd centric shows and tour were fabulous with 16 (?) independent surround pods of banks and banks of speakers.. Also multiple IMAX screens lowered all lover the place, 10 or 12 of these Movie screens drop down.. Lady Gag... 
Filling speaker Stands?
A fun and good tweak but take my advice and stuff a large plastic bag into the stands to hold the shot.. Believe me if a stand should fall over you won't like it.. 
What are your top 3 favorite DAC or DAC/Streamer devices?
Don't hate me.. A Meridian Explorer 2 with MQA.. $199 at Amazon.. 
Good Used Speakers ($8K-10K) For A Little Listening Room
Used Focal Sophia #2's..XTZ sound Divine Alpha.. 
speakers with balls
Try a pair of XTZ Sound Divine Alpha's that's what I'm looking at..The Utah audio companies RBH and Tekton.. Also add 2 small subwoofers.. 
MQA•Foolish New Algorithm? Vote!
Yes MQA Tidal is better than any other Streaming service..At $200 a Meridian Ex2 is the way to go .. A $5000 MQA Streamer??, Not yet in my book.. 
My review of the Dared MC-7P Preamp with a computer input bought late 2017 on Ebay..
I can see that..The day I move up to PS Audio or Mcintosh will long be remembered.. 
Spatial Audio Hologram M4 Turbo S Speakers - A Review
Heard these at a show, it was close to the best sound at the event (SF audio show 2015)..