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Best Tubes for Rogue Audio Sphinx V3 Magnum
If tube rolling is such an easy proposition why not try them and find out? Then tell us the results? I’d think such an activity would be more productive than asking others how your system will sound with the various options.  
What A Drag It Is Getting Old
I had to downsize to equipment I could physically handle. It was a good move.   
Whats playing on your system today?
On Qobuz in playlist I used the search term ‘hi res’. Played a Qobuz created list and upon completion saw a 478 track playlist. Which is currently playing. I love playlists.   
Upcoming Move - Questions Ethernet Cable, Modem/Router, Ethernet Run & Electrical
@norust 12awg rather than 14awg.  But you probably already knew that.   
Have you ever bought something you've never heard of?
Literally my entire system I never heard.  Perfectly happy.   
Upcoming Move - Questions Ethernet Cable, Modem/Router, Ethernet Run & Electrical
I have a 30’ run of Blue Jean Cat6a with zero issues.  My suggestion is to go with a separate modem router setup.  This router allows you to set priorities. I set the first priority to streaming.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGZZJ996?ref=ppx_yo2ov... 
Is More Better?
The same question is asked in drag racing. The answer is always another question. Can you control it?  
Speaker choice
Spendor 7.1  
Whats playing on your system today?
Qobuz 50 neoclassical tracks to test your speakers.   
Audio Grade Ethernet Cable
To the original question… Audio Grade Ethernet Cable In my opinion there is no such thing. Yes Cat6a is the better choice. However all the cable is doing is acting as a transmission line for electronic data.  Look for audio grade RAM because that... 
Local pickup for speakers - should I let the buyer in the house or use the the garage?
I guess I am secure in my to abilities to access personal interaction. Sold speakers and a turntable to two different buyers. The sales occurred within the confines of my house. Both transactions were cash. I never bothered to check feedback. But ... 
New, Very Interesting CD Transport
I only own redbook CD’s. After four months of ownership I can report zero issues with my Shanling ET-3.    
Battle of the affordables
 KEF R11 Meta simply because I like spending other folks money.   
My next upgrade
@soix +1 on ditching the mini. Used a mini for years running Audiarvana. For sure there are better options   The option I chose was to run Qobuz through a Linux based i5 NUC with 32gb ram using Euphony software. I’d put it up against some expens... 
Has anyone had problems getting their money refunded by The Music Room?
Ghost in the machine.