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What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?
Kubala Sosna Elation! I think they are $2500.  
Do I Need a Dedicated Streamer?
If it came with the amp it’s worth nothing because it was free! They are using junk little tiny boards and OP amps! So yes you need a better DAC and better streamer! plan on a budget if 5-10k each and another 2k for each for proper cables!   
Do I Need a Dedicated Streamer?
“Do I Need a Dedicated Streamer?”   does a bear go to the bathroom in the woods?  
Should I update my manufactures power cords?
Your level system is interesting. You SHOULD NEVER PLUG AN AMP INTO A POWER CONDITIONER despite whatever marking bs is saying! if you want better sound just try plugging the power amp directly into the wall first!!!! power conditioners are just ... 
I’m looking for an sleek integrated amp under $15k
@rdk777 the Diablo 333 is 25k and not out for USA and DAC is not out anywhere for it and will be 6k putting it in at 31k. I heard a prototype it was marmite because it was not ready for prime time yet. To be determined!  
I’m looking for an sleek integrated amp under $15k
Mola Mola Kula is 15.8k without a DAC and 8k more with a real Tambaqui Dac destroys all Hegel destroys Naim that is more midfi destroys Gryphon destroys midfi hifi rose Aavik integrated also good I would demo that as well and see what has bet... 
How good is good enough?
Good enough is live music. If you don’t want that then this is not your hobby. Just be happy find something else. It takes huge investment to get close to that. But as an audio file, it’s even better than that, because we also listen for pleasure ... 
Power strip recommendations
Shunyata Venom PS10 power strip! It punches above itself and has its own power cable built in.    
Streamer Comparison and Suggestions
I use an Auralic Ares 2.2 it’s solid. If you can swing it get an Auralic if you want the best of the best Taiko Extreme or Aurender N30SA.The Aurender is more reliable than the Taiko.  
Fleetwood Deville vs Wilson Sound
Fleetwood has no base Wilson has best base but do not image as well vivid audio sounds as open as Fleetwood but has base   
Why isn't better quality used gear being made available?
Don’t be cheap and you won’t get punished anymore if you buy new! Cables are all custom made people don’t flip them as much since they don’t go “bad.”  
Experiences With Costly Balanced XLR Interconnects Above $3,000
Wireworld is all midfi junk and their top stuff is just tinny silver from midfi Neotech supplier in Taiwan. Try Kubala Sosna Sensation or realization level and you have to match speaker cables as well. If you don’t match speaker and xlr cables wi... 
Where does music come from that streams?
it comes from the land of unicorns and gum drops…!!!  
Aggrivated tinnitus from speakers?
Your speakers are bright. a pair of Harbeth die at 15k get them… beside your speakers are not that good anyway, they won’t be missed  
WHY IS THERE SO MUCH HATE FOR THE HIGH END GEAR ON AUDIO GEAR?
Every man is at war with every other man. Only when they develop a social contract can there be peace.