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Ayre Codex (former) Owners, what did you move on to?
I moved up to an Ayre QX5/20 that was offered at a great price used here on AudioGon.   A definite improvement.   
Streamer/Server to replace Innuos Zenith
I will also recommend looking a Wolf Audio.  I use an Wolf Alpha 3SX with Roon.  It operates as my streamer and server so nothing additional required.  There are a few possible options between their Luna R and top of the line Red Wolf that could f... 
Can you build a transparent XLR selector box?
I had the rca version of the Mapletree LR-1 line router custom built for me and it was excellent.  They also custom build the LR-1 Pro line router which is the XLR version.  https://www.mapletreeaudio.com/ 
Thiel-REL Acoustics Pairing
I used a REL Strata with my Thiel 2.4s  Worked well.  As far as that era of REL highly recommend the Strata since it is a sealed design with no port chuffing as was noted some in the larger designs. Provided perfect fill below the Thiels in my sys... 
Synergistic Research Galileo UEF vs MIT Oracle Matrix SHD 120 Speaker Cables
Excellent inquiry but I imagine it will take a while for the few who actually have experience with these cables to reply… 
Wolf Audio Server/Streamer Owners
A Wolf Alpha 3SX has been in my system for almost a year.  Originally it fed my Ayre QX5/20 DAC with excellent results.  This past April I changed to a Diablo 300 with it’s DAC module and the Wolf continues to make every session a pleasure.  I sti... 
The Miller Carbon Story
The perplexing part seems to be the Origin Live experience doesn’t have some of the low level background noise issues that they claim are intrinsic and almost expected in vinyl playback.  They accuse my reproduction as being like a CD but with ana... 
The Miller Carbon Story
Love my Sovereign Mk3-2 dual tonearm TT. I expect you will enjoy the MkIV as well as the Enterprise MkIV. 
The Miller Carbon Story
Interesting read MC.  It is always an curious time when we have modified, experimented, and tweaked a piece to the point we now realize that the next logical step is to move to something new (at least to us) and start our journey over again.  I ha... 
Very new to high end audio - Recomendations
Vanatoo would be a good place to start.  I have both their “Zero” and “One” on desks in my home with USB input from Roon on my computer.  https://vanatoo.com/shop/speakers/transparent-one-encore/Nice place to start with full powered speakers inclu... 
Change the Power Voltage
Gryphon does NOT design their equipment to be be able to change voltages.  Any change of this type is being done by someone altering what Gryphon installed and immediate voids any warranty.  This is specifically stated in their manuals.  
LYRA DELOS CARTRIDGE TOO BRIGHT, THIN AND SHRILL SOUNDING
Your loading is 47 ohms or is it 47K?  The higher the number the less loading you are applying.  
any suggestions on what to replace Bluesound Node 2i with
While you are doing research check out Wolf Audio.  I currently use their Alpha 3SX but the new Luna is close in abilities and performance.  Customer support is excellent.https://wolfaudiosystems.com/product/lunar/ 
Thoughts on VAC preamplifiers to drive D’Agostino power amplifiers? Thoughts?
The VAC preamps employ a transformer output that has a low impedance and can drive any well designed power amp (tube or SS).  Used my VAC pre into an Ayre VX5/20 for many years and it never had any issues while it added a little of the VAC persona... 
Townshend Seismic Podiums
 Samgar2@Sorry for the late reply. The Liszt speakers had their spikes removed but the outriggers were left in place. Worked well.