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Black Cat Cable's/Coppertone wires are amazing good!
Thanks, davey.  Very helpful.Just ordered the Coppertones from CableCo.  If they are not an upgrade over the Signal cables, I'll try the Silverstars.  I need 15 foot cables, so price can escalate quickly. 
Black Cat Cable's/Coppertone wires are amazing good!
Has anyone compared Coppertone vs 3232's?@whoopycat, you mentioned you have the 3232's, but would go with Coppertone if you could start over.  Care to elaborate?I currently have Signal Cable Silver Resolution speaker cables.   Looking to upgrade a... 
Does the 'Buck' Start with the DAC?
I just did a major upgrade on my streamer - so I'm now about 50/50 in cost between DAC and streamer.  FWIW:DAC:  Mojo Mystique V3 - (single ended)Digital front:  DCS Network Bridge + GigaFoilv4 ethernet/optical filterIf I add the cost of  the new ... 
Network Switches
A month ago, I purchased a new streamer as I was certain it was the weakest link in my system. I had previously been using a Sonos Connect modded by W4S. The Sonos Connect allows you turn off its internal WiFi module if using ethernet. I found thi... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
'Some SM IC compatibility info to share:I've tested a pair of SM interconnects without issue with:Class D integrated amp - Nuprime IDA-8R2R dac with a vintage chip (AD1862) - Mojo Mystique V3Before trying with the dac, I consulted the owner of Moj... 
Does this exist? Preamp/Streamer/DAC with MQA, Roon and more
The PS Audio Gain Cell Dac checks most of your boxes.  $1699No MQA, but maybe you could use Roon for first unfold? 
Standmount speakers. I have $5000.
2 more to consider:Ryan s610's:  I heard these at a show last spring.  It was one of the very few rooms that made me smile while listening.  It's a bit bigger standmount at 17-inches tall, goes down to 42hz.  Beryllium tweeters. $3995 and made in ... 
Only $800 to work with streamer/power for 3rd system
Congrats! 
It's time to replace my 2009 factory-modded Wadia S7i with a current R2R DAC.
+3 on the Mojo Mystique.  I have the v3 and love it.  Other R2R dacs I was considering:  SW1X and Audio Note 
Job SYS closed business
I seem to remember OCD HiFi Guy having a youtube video of the STA with some Magnepan .7's.   He has a couple videos posted on the amp. 
Your favourite music movie?
Whiplash. Amazing movie and sountrack. 
Streamer choices
An option at $2320:Tidal, Qobuz, or Deezer hifi subscription ($20/mo)MHDT Balanced Pagoda dac - $1820BlueSound Node 2i streamer - $500I currently use Deezer, but if I was looking for the first time, I would go with Qobuz, as they have files up to ... 
Streamer choices and help
I'm very interested in your comparison of the Aries vs the modded Sonos Connect.   I'm in the same boat. 
The best speaker for a small room...at any price point.
Ryan s610's.  Heard them at a show - amazing. 
Wharfedale Linton Heritage 85th Anniversary
Buddy.  I have the Bryston Mini-T's.  Love them.  PM me if you have any questions.I have the Wharfdale Denton 80ths in a 2nd system.  Really pleasant, and enjoyable - especially for the price.  The Lintons look like an affordable, british, Bryston...