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Amp first approach to build a system. Anyone did it ?
As everyone tends to espouse what’s in their rack so to will I. There are several used Rodgers High Fidelity KWM-88 Integrated Amplifiers (some w/ warrantys) some without. A tube monster.   
XLR recomendation
A voice in cyberspace says….Cardas Clear.   
Amp first approach to build a system. Anyone did it ?
Think J Giles said it best. “First I look at the purse.”    
If Cardas Clear Beyond and Shunyata Sigma V2 speaker cables had a child ....it would be ?
Q; “If Cardas Clear Beyond and Shunyata Sigma V2 speaker cables had a child ....it would be”  A: Something very expensive made on the Oregon/Washington border.   
New Network Acoustics Tempus switch
@fastfreightCurious to hear if you think the GTT Audio SwitchX improves on the JCAT M12 Gold w/Jact power. In addition to the Jcat you are also using the MUON w/ the Jcat??? PM if you like. I also have the Jcat gear coming up from the EtherREgen ... 
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
@lalitk A public shout out to you. You have been very helpful and I very much appetite it.   
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
@lalitk Yes. When toggling between native and 4x it’s quite obvious. Have the JCat feeding it. I should try it without but nah. Hope all’s well with you.  
Grimm MU1 Streamer - Really "The Best"?
Also just got an MU-1 (replacing a Lumin x1) into a Weiss 501. Just thrilled. 4x over sampling! Who knew? Darling where you been? My wife came into listen ( second time this month…stop the presses) and without me saying anything asked why it sound... 
Prima Luna Vs Accupahse
Seriously there are so many factors (the room being a biggie). In my plebeian opinion putting the Amps difference into very general vernacular, the Focals are fast speakers and the Tannoys (horns) are a bit slower..nay a tad more analog. The same ... 
Prima Luna Vs Accupahse
Accuphase. Accuphase .Accuphase all the way...to the tune of Jingle Bells  
New DAC with streamer
Aurender N20 or Lumin X1 are both excellent one box units. Maybe this?  
New DAC with streamer
How about a Weiss DAC501 new or used. It makes use of a AES/EBU DIgital Interconnect. Scads of great reviews and more on their website. 501 is a two channel DAC and 502 is four a channel DAC.  
10 gauge power cord. Too much power for tube amp?
Just in case you didn’t, did you check the power cord for nicks? If the male and female ends are operable did yah look there too? This is 99.8% sure not to be it. Did you switch cords? Tap tubes for microphonics? Swear a lot?  
Primer on SSD and internal hard drives
Go with SSD. Keep at least two or more copies of your music files. If needed You tube will show you how to install.   
Anyone else suffering with Qobuz tonight
It’s ISP issues and not Qobuz here in No Cal.