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Everything matters
Great thread over here at WBF, https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/affordable-ethernet-filters.39335/  
Streamer apps critical
Roon is garbage. In my experience.   
Found A Roon Core Streamer Only Solution with Top Notch Sound Quality
I doubt it. At one time I had the Innuos Zenith MK3 and the onboard core was poor.  I felt like they purposely did a poor implementation of roon so that their Sense app sounded better.    
Looking for High Quality Streamer Only Options (NO DAC)?
Nice,   
Which sounds better 2 way or 3 way speaker design
I prefer 2 way stand-mounts with specific OE stands that are designed for use with the specific 2 way transducer.  I have 2.5 way floor standers and they sound nice bust not as clear, detailed or have the depth or breadth of my 2 ways.  Now ther... 
Experience up-leveling streaming with USB cables?
@bluethinker  https://silversonic.com/products/digital-cables/mirage-usb/  
Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with?
Gold Note PA-10 x 2 run in mono. Ganfets.   
Do CD Transports benefit much from upgraded power cords?
No  
2025 Audio System Wish List Time!
Nothing with Roon or Class D.   
What is Moving From Solid State to Quicksilver Mid Monos Like?
People talk about repairs on tubes...I have owned tube amps for 40 years and never had to repair one. WTH?   
Fiber is Coming to my neighborhood
Unless you are changing what is in your walls to fiber, it will have zero impact.   
Starting my showroom again
https://www.stereophile.com/content/re-tales-49-distributors-adapt-industry-upheavals  
And a Ho! Ho! Ho! To All!
Merry Christmas (belated) Happy Boxing Day, and hope your 2025 is happy and bright.   
Entry Level Tube Integrated Amps
Raven Blackhawk is a great starting point. Built in the US and serviceable.   
Merry Christmas One and All
Merry Christmas.