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(20 year old) 1.0 meter Kimber hero xlr and Audioquest diamondback xlr cables
I would suspect and seen oxydation under the dielectric ,over time it too can get brittle ,especially being that old. Newer products have coatings on the metal and  dielectric application is bonded far better . plus your connectors are low quali... 
Stolen property
Ask for serial # s and email or call the company , if none is given you know something is not right.  
FYI - QOBUZ SERVICES WILL BE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
Thats why having a server built in or external drive on your streamer comes in handy . You never know   
Rigid outlets for Heavy cables
I use the heavy duty Furutechs outlets and covers  from vh audio with their HD outlets which don’t give since it’s only one time spend a bit extra. whatsoever ever .I put in a great 4 wire awg  dual awg 20 amp breakers and dual ground a common an... 
Not enough outlets
Why not buy a Puritan audio line conditioner then you can plug what you want into it ,I don’t recommend plugging a streamer into the wall unless you have very good surge protection at your breaker box which I do as well as a dedicated 20 amp      ... 
Customs delay from China. How long should I reasonably wait?
That’s horrible ,for example I bought 2-3 things from Denafrips and LHY -  Jays audio , 3 business days not counting weekends , on average ,that sounds Waay too long .  
Better cd SQ
You can buya Eversolo A8 streamer ,dac , server and just buy a external dvd drive  and better cable , play your CDs,rip them once you buya easy to install Solid state drive you can play digital radio,orTidal,orQobuz. Fora huge music library playi... 
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
I have heard their ksa 400 it is exceptionally good ,but much too expensive for me.  my dealer friend casually mentioned these new products. You will not hear about them until they are fully tested li cannot say exactly if they are running on thei... 
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
The benchmark I don’t feel has much meat on the bones . Krell is a name o watch they have some new models coming out by June  thierksa 400 is incredibly good but Waay too expensive ver $30 k  I am told a smaller version  around $13 k is coming ... 
Acceptable to ask seller for option to return a component?
Many have a return policy with a 15% restocking fee   
Denafrips Terminator 2 bs. ?
The Terminator 12 is night and day better I sold the Gustard the terminator  12 is a bit better then the2, for an extra $2k maybe less as a demo  and beats the terminator plus12 th and Holo may KTE  As a whole is the Very well reviewed T+A 200 ... 
Rockport Lyras
Rock port speakers ,i know well , As with other speakers overpriced  But none the less a very good sounding  Loudspeaker. Why the thread was taken off  You should email Tammy, when you respond  Give the date ,  to b we honest waay too  Much ... 
Gallium Nitride GaN Class D Amplifiers
Check out audio group Denmark , they have very good products ,even their entry level has technologies their brilliant designers have that most Donot . well worth checking out ,their entry level is better then most of any type of amplification per... 
Gallium Nitride GaN Class D Amplifiers
I would not let GAN transistors be your deciding factor ,that is just one small influencing part of a big chain of parts . Much has to do with how substantial the power supplies are , quality of build ,and output stage . Some build pretty boxes  ... 
Effect of Internet Service Quality on Streaming?
Linear power supplies on router, as well as your switch  jcat Ethernet reference Ethernet cables more natural then the AQ Diamond  i own one put the Jcat as your end point , and digital power cords which have extra screening .