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Best Cheap DAC Streamer
Actually, your Wiim Pro does have a DAC.  Whether it meets your audio standards is another matter, altogether.    
Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday
I asked, on the Auralic forum, whether the older Aries Mini and Femto players would become QC enabled, and the general consensus was no, they probably won’t.  Whatever, I like Lightning  DS well enough, and it does sound great!    
Class d amplification
I’m running Joseph Audio Pulsar2’s with Ralph’s GanFet class D amps, and have been completely satisfied with their performance.  In fact, they sound great with every set of speakers tested.    
Used tube dac under 1000.00 -Please advise.
If you can't find one of the Audio Note's suggested, find a Border Patrol SE.  It doesn't get much more analog sounding than these.  
Qobuz Connect Launched Yesterday
I wonder if anyone has had any luck getting an older Auralic Femto streamer to work with QC?  I’ve heard it works with Auralic, generally, but maybe the Femto is too old.  Anyway, sounds great through LDS.  
Which amplifier
I would pair a less warm amp with the Cornwalls, which are a bit warm on their own.  I’d go with the Accuphase.  
What Meatloaf and Beer Have Taught me about Audiophiles
I make a pretty mean meatloaf, but my favorite thing is a meatloaf sandwich with coleslaw, and a slice of tomato,if available.    
Joseph Audio RM-33LE vs DeVore Gibbon 8, my experience.
@ozzy62 , hope you like them as much as I do my Pulsar 2’s.  I, too, am curious about how they compare to the IQ’s, a speaker I’ve long admired from a distance.  
What are some quality bookshelf speakers that can actually be used on a bookshelf?
Devore Micr/O’s will work on shelves, as will my Rogers LS3/5a’s.  
Need Roon Advice.
So, @audiotroy, what do you have to do to become a “Roon server specialist “?  
Need Roon Advice.
I never turn Roon off.  I haven’t had much luck with Arc, but probably my misunderstanding of how it’s used.  I think you’re right in your assumption that you have to leave the server operational, no matter where it’s located.  
new Parasound A21+ vs my old Rotel RB-1080
I have heard some people say the PS Audio DSDJr. can be a bit noisy.  If that is the case, it could be the reason you're not getting the clarity you want.  I have this DAC, and personally like it, but do believe some other DAC's I own are more res... 
JBL 4349 or Klipsch Cornwall IV
Not so.  I’ve found my CW4’s to sound best with a Moonriver 404R integrated than a class A amp, or a low power tube amp.  Depends on a lot of variables.  
Setting up stereo Rel subwoofers….
@fastfreight , using two subs, how do you connect them to the wireless sending/receiving units?  Thanks.  
Who positions their speakers straight ahead (zero tow in) and why.
Same for the Pulsars, straight ahead.