I changed speaker cables to Matthew Bond Audio GSC 36. I had been using Silver Smith Audio Fideliums (ribbon cables) which I found sonically to be very good, particularly for the price, but difficult to connect well (no lugs or bananas - just a spot of bare ribbon), particularly with their matching jumpers. It’s a very unique system and the value is off the charts, but I did find it was better by Nordost Valhalla 2s which I was about to buy when I came across MBA. I had a few discussions with Matthew and the tech he’s employing and thought it worth an audition. His cables are impressive - very open and resolving, and the most natural sounding speaker cables I’ve auditioned.  I can comfortably say they’re the best I’ve heard. I’ve now added his interconnects which replaced Nordost Valhalla 2 balanced interconnects.

Added the T+A reference preamp/DAC which necessitated getting a separate amplifier. My local dealer suggested i audition the new North series from Simaudio and I have to say it’s a nice upgrade over previous Simaudio amps - which were quite good in their own right. I thought about purchasing the T+A A3000 HV power amp, but it would have taken a month to get one and I found i liked the North amp quite a bit. I’m currently using the streaming function built into the SDV 3100 which has idled my previous streamer and processor (Auralic). Considering moving that equipment to a vacation home. 

January 31 - added Reiki network switch and their pro power supply. Yes, some will roll their eyes. I would just say it provided a significant improvement - smoother, lower noise floor and taking out some of the hash I usually hear in the afternoon (less so in the morning or late evening.)

I will need to revisit the Nordost QB 10 Reference distribution system. it’s expensive and the difference on previous audition wasn’t that great. The system is notably more resolving now and may merit the additional spend.