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Speaker Stand Help
These Monoprice stands seem very sturdy and are sand fillable, and at only $55 each they seem like a very good value.  I suppose you could throw a lot more $$$ at Target stands but not sure how much better they’ll be, especially if you’re planning... 
Recommendations for HDMI cables specifically for audio quality
@agisthos The Vivilink looks interesting, but I’m surprised they only offer a 2m length.  It’s well know it’s best to keep HDMI cables as short as possible because the technology wasn’t designed for distance and the signal degrades quickly the lon... 
Looking for suggestions on HT Setup
I’d recommend SVS speakers and sub… https://www.svsound.com/products/prime-tower-surround-system https://www.svsound.com/products/sb-1000-pro-subwoofer Much better speakers than the ones you’re looking at, and all of them are available from the... 
DACs that do well without a preamp
a DAC that uses transistors, or tubes for the output stage is not passive, it may not have gain like a preamp, but it's still has an active device for the output. While that may be true, many of them do not provide enough gain to fully drive an... 
DACs that do well without a preamp
I am baffled as to why so many otherwise high-end DACs sound so poor when connected directly to a good power amp. Frequently it’s just that the passive preamp sections usually included in the DACs don’t have sufficient output to fully drive the... 
DACs that do well without a preamp
This Bel Canto e.One DAC/Pre is definitely worth a look. Bel Canto makes excellent-sounding DACs — I had their DAC3 VB in my system and its sound was near flawless to my ears. But what was even more surprising was how well it performed as a preamp... 
Aurender N20 Streamer & Holo May DAC vs Analog
Why not try swapping the higher-quality analog cables into your digital rig and vice versa just to see how much of the difference your hearing could be due to power cords and interconnects?  Might be interesting to know.  FWIW.   
Do I need a streamer?
Another vote for a dedicated streamer, especially with your excellent DAC.  A computer is about the worst source of streaming due to excessive noise, which is the mortal enemy of better streaming performance.  I started streaming Qobuz from my iPa... 
BOOKSHELF SPEAKER RECOMMENDATION
What’s your budget, and what specific sound characteristics are you looking for?  
Share Experiences with Ethernet Switches, Ethernet Cables and USB Cables used in Streaming
What’s your budget?  
Room correction room system vs ears….
I assumed that rear ports were for low frequency but just found in my room the high frequencies sounded flat when I had the an absorption panel right behind the speaker.  @kota1 I know what you mean.  I was at a high-end dealer a while back and... 
Cable for Hifiman HE1000 V2 Headphone
I would like a all copper wire. I’m gonna challenge you on this.  I’ve got Arya Stealths and am using a LavriCable silver balanced cable and think it’s sublime.  I think a copper cable would blunt its inherent air and detail, and in no way is m... 
Arcam CD23 worth saving?
The Arcam has a certain smoothness and finess that the new generation seem to lack though... You’ve really gotta think about whether it’s worth throwing more $$$ at this given the newer options out there.  The newer R2R DACs, for example, exhib... 
Speaker Suggestions $30K Sasha DAW competitor?
One speaker definitely worth auditioning if you can find them is the Verity Audio Amadis S.  Made in Canada they tend to fly under the radar but they ooze quality and produce some of the best sound I’ve ever heard and never harsh.  Here’s a review... 
Tube preamp options
If it was me, I wouldn’t bother recalibrating the subs when moving the Quatros further into the room unless you have to.  When you move the speakers another foot or two into the room you’ll know immediately if it’s an improvement or not, and if an...