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Which DAC: Benchmark, Mytek, Audio Mirror, Holo Audio, Mojo Audio?
I can't speak to your current dac but I use the Holo Audio Spring Level 3 dac and it sounds very organic to me. I'm very pleased with it. I have also heard good things about the Denafrips dacs. Each are R2R designs.  
Good CD player vs. Transport and DAC
@lupinthe3rd stated, " IMO all digital sources sound equally good through a quality DAC. Claiming that one digital source sounds different from another is bogus. It's just a bitstream. No need for a Mark Levinson CD transport, just find a $100 ... 
Audiophile x 5 months.
It's too bad but there is very little in the way of FM radio that is worth listening to. Mostly college stations that play something other than the stuff every other station is playing. I would never bother to buy a tuner.  I grew up listening to ... 
If you could only keep 5 record albums, what would they be?
Hmmm, tough one but here is my list.....Genesis - The LambGenesis - FoxtrotPatricia Barber - Cafe BlueThe Rolling Stones - It's Only Rock & RollRobin Trower - Bridge of Sighs 
What is the best song you are hearing?
Gotta echo dweller. I recently discovered the Nils Lofgren Acoustic Live disc. The tracks "some must dream" and "Keith don't go" really display his talents. An excellent high quality recording! 
Insider or Outsider? To be or not to be,...?
What if they gave an insider forum.........and nobody came?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPNDBEuKCdY 
What are you going to buy / download this season?
@n80. Thanks, that's good to hear. I usually research through the Steve Hoffman forum and it has proven to be a very good resource. 
Clean Power without the drawbacks of Conditioning Filtering. Advice?
Here you go......https://www.audioquest.com/ac-power/ac-power-conditioners/niagara-1000Garth Powell spent years at Furman. 
What are you going to buy / download this season?
Just picked up the West German Veritgo blue swirl version of Dire Straits, Communique. 
Top Ten Rock Vocalists
Eric BurdonSteve MarriottRobert PlantEddie VedderThere are many greats but in my mind these four stand above all others. 
Power Conditioner for Amp
Check this out.....https://www.audioquest.com/ac-power/ac-power-conditioners/niagara-7000Then listen to this....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITkuBgFtTjsGarth spent many years at Furman Power. He has an interesting story to tell. 
Do you use a custom Power Cord on a Power Conditioner?
Yes. 
Paradigm Studio 100 V3 versus the Paradigm S8 V1
Where did you say these are? ;-) 
Paradigm Studio 100 V3 versus the Paradigm S8 V1
You will not be displeased with the S8's I have owned the Studio 100's and heard the S8's many times. They are a leap forward. Enjoy! 
Which band IS really America's Greatest (rock & roll band)?
I didn't read through all the posts so I may have missed the mention. Lot's of good ones by the way but how about the man than just retired, Mr. Paul Simon? Sure, he's a single artist and not a band but what better American icon?