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Best DAC - Preamp Combo $5 to $10K Budget
Also looking at the Mytek Manhattan II.  Unfortunately I live in the mountains of Wyoming and comparison shopping is not available.  Does anyone have experience with the Mytek and the Chord? 
Best DAC - Preamp Combo $5 to $10K Budget
I'm leaning toward the Chord Dave but it does not have MQA.  Will I be missing something significant? 
Lets see your listening room dimensions.
20" deep X 25' wide with cathedral ceiling.  A rug in front of the speakers is the only treatment needed. 
Recommendation for an audiophile speaker cord that is not "bright"?
Mine is a second vote for Analysis Plus.  I found no need to go to the expensive end of their line either, their Oval 9's are not colored or bright, just transparent.  Like they are not there! 
Need a new DAC
Bear is not poked!  Thanks to all for the suggestions.  My purchase will likely be my last (for a DAC) as I do not swap equipment.  Tubes are not being considered for that reason as well as their "sound." I want to hear the best of digital in comp... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Also in honor of  Ginger: Cream, all of them! 
And yet another of our heroes passes into the night, RIP Ginger Baker!
Listening to Cream. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Band (Brown Album)Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the MoonSRV, Live Alive 
... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY?
Analysis Plus 
Please find the excuses for me not to buy Stax 009S headphone
The chord only goes so far, and gets tangled-up when dancing. 
what would you do?
Might I suggest DSPeaker Dual Core 2.0?  It can be had for $849 delivered and it tamed my room.  Works with any speaker/room combination or so I've been told.  Mine is in the chain between the digital front end and the splitter for bi-amping.  My ... 
hi anbody have a wood record mat ?
I have an all wood platter (does that count) and do not use a mat of any kind.  I like my Teres as-is.  Warping is not a concern due to the Teres construction method. 
hi anbody have a wood record mat ?
Had a cork mat once.  I was not impressed. 
Speaker advice for listening to Blues music
Set-up your speakers very carefully, confirm the "sweet spot", and add a DSPeaker 2.0 room correction device.  You will be happy happy. 
Analysis plus ova 9‘S vs. Kimber cable 8tc’s.
Add another vote for Analysis Plus.