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AC power cables that are not rigid?
Triode Wire Labs  
Upgrade from B&W 802D1 to Focal Utopia Scala Evo
https://www.schiit.com/products/loki-max-f  
how to use Aurliac Altair G1 - no lightning DS App anymore
@babyseaotter99  I would suggest that you visit the JPlay thread over at Audiophile Style and ask Marcin the owner of JPlay your questions directly.  Then you would have a definative answer as to what is and isn't possible.    
how to use Aurliac Altair G1 - no lightning DS App anymore
JPlay for IOS works fine with Auralic devices.  I'm using it right now with an Aries G2.2. Also check your Apple Cloud storage as there should be a copy of LDS stored there. If you went to reload it in the past it would have downloaded it from yo... 
JPlay App
@dwette  Why would you "have to" use your iPhone to control JPlay?  I've been using it for three years exclusively with iPads of various generations.  
Help - Cable for High End System - M7s and Block Audio Mono A
I think I might start here for a whole lot less than your stated budget.  As they have a 30 day return policy and good customer service he doesn't have a lot to lose in trying them. https://veritascables.com/products/ultima-speaker-2-5m  
Expanding the Class D Conversation: How Would You Characterize Their Differences?
@riaa_award_collectors_on_facebook  You can order Laiv gear into the US either directly from Laiv or through Alvin at Vinshine.  
Qualio IQ owners, still happy?
@smrt  There is no "lack of bass" issue with the IQ’s.  In fact if you can’t get them placed out into the room and away from the back walls you could have too much bass. If you’re seriously looking to buy a pair, I have a friend with a gloss blac... 
Suggestions for a tube pre and power amp
@lals  Ken-Rad only made tubes on their own until 1945 when they were acquired by GE.  Their name appeared on tubes only until the early 50's and the majority of their tubes went directly to the military.  They are a rare commodity on the market ... 
Suggestions for a tube pre and power amp
@lals  All  three of the preamps you have listed are excellant choices plus you can add the balanced version of Aric's new Jackpot preamp.  I own the Rhumba 1.4 and have a Motherlode XL on order with a 16-18 week build time.  So in terms of the p... 
Upgrade from an Aqua LaVoce DAC
Do you have an S2 or S3? I own or have owned the La Voce S3, May KTE, Spring 3 KTE, Laiv Harmony and La Scala Mk 3. You've answered your own question concerning the May due to space and though I had the space I kept the Spring 3 KTE as I didn't fi... 
Comments please on: NAD M23 vs c298 vs. other newer Class D
@hilde45  No slight intended towards NAD as I've never seen or heard one of their Class D amps.  Just a simple statement of fact.  
Comments please on: NAD M23 vs c298 vs. other newer Class D
@hilde45  You might want to reach out to Leo at Orchard Audio and get added to the tour for his new Starkrimson 25 mono amps.  If you're not inclined to wait then you might want to consider just ordering a pair with the no questions asked 30 day ... 
PS Audio PMG 512 DAC vs Grimm MU2 or Meitner MA3i with Roon?
You might want to check out the multiple long threads going as far back as October concerning issues with the PMG 512 especially the built in streamer. The DAC itself supposedly sounds great but there are bugs in the software which is and has been... 
used power amp under 1500
Van Alstine SET 400 will fit the bill and they are available for under your limit like here: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650276264-audio-by-van-alstine-vision-set-400-stereo-power-amplifier/