Photos of my system


After posting for months, I finally got it together to put up some photos.
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/9064
Some details about cables, cords omitted, but this is most of the main stuff.
hilde45
Money well spent. I think you did a very good job with your allocation of funds and made good fundamental choices. 
That's good to hear. There's so much advice out there about proportions, but my goal was to spend enough on well researched products but keep in mind I didn't want to wind up with, say, 10% left for speakers. 
@decooney You get extra special thanks for an enormous amount of help and patience with my constant questions.
@hilde45, you may want to restart the Amazon HD app from time to time which could help with dropouts.
A simple restart (phone, Node etc.) could help narrow down errors in the streaming line.
Amazon HD is at least 44 / 16 files (HD) with 96 / 24 being more common than 192 / 24 files.
My phone (Android) app (Amazon Music) allows me to check the stream rate, file quality and device capability (PC app and Android).

The reduced soundstage depth with the IN 200 is a big difference.

It seems (to me) that the QS System (as described) brings the cohesion that you would prefer even over the 'Hybrid' combo.

The Orchid performance is still of some interest as I am looking for a DAC that delivers at a high level.

A broadband panel would help with higher frequencies (a range) to help with perceived brightness issues.
You have an opportunity play with treatment and placement in such an open space.