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Which wire has biggest impact?/
this issue has been discussed many times, check the archives.... 
TOSLINK OPTICAL cables
+1 on the Lifatec cable which sounded quite a bit better than Amazon Basics cable. 
Favorite Lyricists?
Joni Mitchell is a poet 
Where’s My Weakest Link?
I think you should replace your wire with at least one step up the quality ladder. Something like Blue Jean Cable would make a noticeable improvement.  
Looking for Speaker Thoughts
There is a convincing video on YouTube that compares the ATC SCM 11 and the Buchardt S400. He kept saying how the ATC was liquid and open without any harshness and preferred them to the Buchardt.This has me chomping at the bit as I own the S400 an... 
Buchardt S400 S300MKII Review
The S400 is very open and spacious in the lower midrange I agree OP.Vocals are very good as well.And, of course, the bass... 
Magnepan 1.7 i - Amp suggestions
I 2nd the Parasound Halo integrated. Mine sounds terrific with my LRS. 
What is the right choice?
love my Parasound Halo integrated, you could find one for $1500 if you are lucky... 
What are some of the most underrated and overrated loudspeakers you’ve auditioned?
under rated and under the radar are JM Reynaud 
Your favorite Small Apartment Speakers
LSA .5 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Thank you all for your thoughtful suggestions, I guess I was hoping someone had actually tried some PCs with the Ares. Almost on a whim, I ended up buying a Supra LoRad 2.5 CS-US PC.It cleared some high end hash that I had not noticed was there. T... 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Can someone recommend a power cord for the Ares DAC that is below $100? The cheaper the better really.Just looking for a step up from the one provided as I have read it makes a big difference with this unit.BTW enjoying the Ares that I got new 3 d... 
How good is an Oppo BDP-83 as a transport? To be used with Denafrips Ares DAC
jayctoy glad to hear you enjoy your Ares. I expect I will be very happy with it as well. I will be using a Neotech ND021090 digital coax cable. 
How good is an Oppo BDP-83 as a transport? To be used with Denafrips Ares DAC
thanks tweak1 
How good is an Oppo BDP-83 as a transport? To be used with Denafrips Ares DAC
an interesting bit of information George but I really care about the sound of movies as well as music CDs.thanks!