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Combining home theater with two channel
I know it sounds like hokum but it is not.  For me, full HT is less important than sound quality.  So I am going the two channel route for TV and movie streaming.   I find that it is more than adequate for HT duties. But now music streaming is so ... 
On ''what there is''
I think there is a lot of drunk posting on this one.  
Looking for new speakers for large audio room
I was going to suggest my JBL590’s but I am selling those for only $500.00. Ha ha  
Which DAC is better?
Use a COAX cable yo your preamp. Better than optical. Don’t use the default rca cables. Please.   
How important is the pre-amp?
knotscott nailed it.  I cannot think of any way to say it better.  In my limited experience, going from a decent AVR to a similarly priced stereo amp made a clear and present difference—for the better.  Just have everything in balance.   
New to me speakers
I like my new Revels.  Have fun!  Just kidding.  No I mean I do like them, but the only way to know is to listen to them or rely on proper reviews.  Good luck 
Porsche
Wow… I finally know more about something than Millercarbon.  A GT car is NOT a sports car or track car.  GT cars are meant for long haul cruising with occasional blasts of Alpine fun.  Think Bentley GT. A Porsche 911 Carrera is a sports car.  GT3 ... 
PS Audio FR-30 Speaker...
I feel positive they will sound incredibly good any which way.  But I just do NOT like how they look.  I know it is just me and maybe in person they are better (like cars) but holy moly Batman.  
B&W 800 D4's, Room size, & general Q's
Regarding B&W, it has been commented upon that their tweeter sounds very bright.  McIntosh tube products are considered by many to be very warm sounding.  I have heard them together, and those characteristics balanced each other out very nicel... 
How important is it to have identical speaker cable length?
I personally cannot stand the Audiohaulics guy.  His videos are unwatchable to me.  But if you trust him….. 
How important is it to have identical speaker cable length?
This forum…..first answer:  absolutely no problem.   Second answer: oh my god no. Third answer: perhaps yes perhaps no.  Unbelievable.  
Another great gone, this time its Charlie Watts
Roxy54.  Are you a professional drummer? 
CD Quality Versus Streaming Quality
If you are part of the Apple ecosystem give the new Apple Music a try.  Full CD quality streaming at no extra cost.  You might be surprised.   
What is the most important component to consider while building a new system?
Speakers are most important.  Without good speakers you cannot hear any difference  
Free in-home testing?
PS Audio has 30 Days.  But you might need to ask for the free return fedex label.  And they have a trade in policy.