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RCA Interconnect recommendations
Here’s a pair of Acoustic Zen Matrix II interconnects for $300 that cost $920 new, and they should strike a nice balance as they’re very natural sounding and neither bright nor veiled. If they don’t work out for some reason you could easily sell t... 
XLR cable placement
I’ve found putting my best/most resolving interconnect between my DAC and pre to be by far the best way to go, but YMMV so try both ways.   
RCA Interconnect recommendations
What’s your budget?  
Help streaming Qobuz through Macbook Pro
So would a dedicated streamer enable me to use the phone as a remote? I would like to be able to have a remote. Yes.  A dedicated streamer like the one I mentioned above solves all your problems and then some.   
Black Ice F159 or Gold Note PH-10 ?
What’s your price range?  
Help streaming Qobuz through Macbook Pro
If you’re at all serious about sound quality just ditch the Mac and get a dedicated streamer that you can control with your iPhone using Qobuz at full high res.  It’s easier, more convenient, and it’ll sound better.  You can get a new Bluesound No... 
Looking for specifications headphone output specs Yamaha CX-A5000
If you’re planning on buying decent headphones don’t drive them with this.  Headphone sections in preamps/prepros are almost always an afterthought, and that Yammy doesn’t even give the specs on it tells you all you need to know — it sucks.  Bette... 
RCA Interconnect recommendations
What’s your budget, and are you looking for new or used?  
Cd transports with AT&T glass output
This Shanling CD transport has gotten some positive comments and isn’t overly expensive… https://www.amazon.com/Shanling-ET3-Digital-Transport-Black/dp/B0CRYCYNH7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=C07QDY77D0WI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.00Cxt_lN5wJVje31VZ-hDHtakCHT2eIBV... 
Should I buy a seperate dac?
It’s a good bet the Bitfrost would provide a meaningful improvement, but don’t skimp on the digital interconnect as that can be a significant bottleneck to performance if you go cheap. Another DAC to consider would be the new Denafrips Ares 15th a... 
Thinking about buying new Grado Headphones
That’s why I mentioned Amazon where you can try at home risk free.  Why not?  
Help needed with mixed use media/listening room
Of the speakers I mentioned I’ve only heard the Ushers, and if you’re looking for musicality and excellent imaging and 3D soundstage they are excellent and a huge value for the build quality and performance on offer (and also great looking if that... 
Thinking about buying new Grado Headphones
These Hifiman Arya Organic open-backed, planar ‘phones are excellent, easy to drive, are at half your budget, and can be returned risk and hassle free through Amazon and I’d highly encourage you to give them a try.  I’ve got the prior Arya Stealth... 
Help needed with mixed use media/listening room
For the towers I’d recommend these Revival Atalante 4 speakers, and it looks like this dealer offers a trial period… https://fidelisav.com/products/speakers/atalante-4 These Usher towers are also excellent and have a 30-day return policy… https... 
Ethernet
Some members here have spoken positively about this Cat8 cable that’s not too pricey… https://www.amazon.com/LINKUP-Ethernet-Screened-2000Mhz-Structure/dp/B07VVFC1XZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BTUAX0FMOQMY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XExxXZQoUu9xE-QQYDHCIwCqJOAC8c...