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Sonus Faber speakers - what's your experience?
Thanks, @tosnc--I wasn't completely sure on what I thought were the Aida's. And, thank you, @arafiq & ​​@soix, for your input; all good to know!  
Most Realistic Recordings
As @needfreestuff mentioned, the stuff released by the Japanese label, Three Blind Mice, is, generally speaking, quite well recorded. Also, check out some of the Maybeck Recital Hall Series: https://www.discogs.com/label/479429-Maybeck-Recital... 
Too many choices for R2R DACS--opinions appreciated
I love my Aqua La Scala MKII Optologic DAC. It replaced an Auralic and was an immediate improvement to my system. https://www.aquahifi.com/la_scala.html    
Who are the Stand Up Guy's and Gals in this Audio Industry?
Another big  +1 for Dan at Modwright Instruments & Lou at Daedalus Audio  
Great Recordings, Sonically Speaking - and Why.
Calexico - The Black LightCowboy Junkies - The Trinity SessionThe Jayhawks - Hollywood Town Hall Arne Domnérus - Jazz at the Pawnshop Neko Case - Blacklisted Frank Sinatra and Count Basie - It Might as Well Be SwingDavid Chesky Quintet - Jazz i... 
R to r dacs
I'm also looking to move to an R2R DAC. I was leaning toward a tube-buffered R2R like the Audio Mirror Tubadour III or the Monarchy Audio NM24 but I have the opportunity to purchase a now discontinued MSB model for a decent price. Has anyone heard... 
Most annoying song, period.
Clint Holmes - Playground In My Mind (1972)https://youtu.be/BolPQL83hFASo.Damn.Annoying.