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How I would measure cables
Yes Ethan. I am very familiar with your musings. I have read them in the Internets many times. Good copy / paste job! 
Newbie questions - Seeking a streamer with the right features - I'm confused!
@btanchors : As you have not bought the remote speakers yet, your job is much easier. Something like Bluesound, or even Sonos would work well. There other others. They have their own streaming solution built in, software, whole home audio, etc. Yo... 
How I would measure cables
Another pointless discussion from the people who yell "PROVE IT TO ME" all over the Internets, with no desire whatsoever to try for themselves. Of course said people would dismiss anybody sharing their experience of ownership and usage as placebo,... 
Newbie questions - Seeking a streamer with the right features - I'm confused!
What are your remote speakers @btanchors ? 
Alternatives to Stillpoints
Thanks for the advice @toetapaudio!I have yet to receive the Ingress. Maybe next week. It's taking a while to get them from Canada 
streaming DACs around $4k
You'll be surprised to know that you CAN find a DSD w/ Bridge II within your budget, or slightly higher!Take a look at Cary DMS-600. I used to have the DMS-500, and it was excellent for the money. Sounds great, and has an awesome display! 
Qobuz.
LOL!! The only 24/96 Tidal has is WITH MQA 
Qobuz.
I know @lalitk I can do the same with my Roon. But to get the second, and the final MQA unfold, you need a MQA DAC. So not completely MQA you are comparing, and not fair 
Qobuz.
I also liked the fact that with Qobuz I no longer need to pursue a MQA compatiable DAC. Hmmm.... and yet you were able to compare MQA vs. Qobuz HiRes 
Alternatives to Stillpoints
Totally agree @yoby 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
Manufacturers are in a tough position caught between cost, anal audiophiles and not turning off the denialists any more than they already are.100% agree! 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
Much appreciated @spatialking Well written.I am afraid what you wrote will go to deaf ears. Cable deniers will deny no matter what the rationale is. And they will never try for themselves. 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
If I manufactured a car and knew for a fact that a better tire would approve the performance of my car, why would I not invest in the cheapest part of my car to improve the performance for the customer  
Alternatives to Stillpoints
The Symposium Rollerblock 2+ arrived! Very well built, and effective! Damn... though they had like four pages of instructions to read 😂😂. So, I moved my Stillpoints Ultra SS to my power conditioner, and using these for my ZENith MK3 server. My sys... 
Overwhelmed and under experienced...
The cheapest, best bang for the buck you can get is to hire an electrician to install a dedicated power line for your Audio system in your house.Cables do matter, quite a bit, but it’s a matter of personal preference.I had personally success with ...