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One DAC/integrated you could be happy with forever?
My 110.00 delivered Arcam rDac works fine. Listen to the music. Not the equipment. 
Best Speaker cable in the $400.00-$500.00 range for 2 meters
Wireworld are good for the price. Recently got some Zu LIBTEC from eBay for less than 100.00 delivered and they are very, very good. MacIntosh 2105 driven MMG speakers. 
whats the very best sounding cables for realistic money
Wireworld cables are very good. Replaced my Anti Cables in a Jolida 1701 Magnepan MMG setup. Arcam rDAC. More info and less harsh. Their USB cable no better than Walmart cable. Upgrading USB is a waste. 
Best Cheap Amps for Magneplanar Speakers
Just this week I found a good deal on a Jolida 1701 hybrid integrated They say 50 wpc. I am sure it is more. The MMG's have never sounded better. Amazing little amp. Very open and great pace and resolution without harshness. 
Mellow speakers
My bias has been exposed. I have owned the 2CE, Kestrel and just got a pair of the MMG's. I must like mellow speakers. Started to look for an amp/pre combo to upgrade the NAD receiver. Sounds decent, just want some more current. I can listen to th...