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BluOS Node vs Auralic software (or other streamer)
@mgrif104 +1Nice synopsis.BluOS is less flaky than Lumin but it requires too much work to be a pleasure. Clear and play?Ha. 
surround processor?
Best to have two separate systems, sharing only some sources if desired.Then you can enjoy surround AND the best of stereo that you can muster. 
Newbie setup
That is common sense for any unfamiliar tech. Read the manual first  Most are available on line.Keep copies on your phone for easy access. 
Newbie setup
Sockets!  What a sick joke. I don't know of ANY DACs that convert HDMI. HDMI socket for input is i2s and there is no industry wided pin out arrangement. 
Signal Degradation Balanced Output
I’ve been splitting line outs for years no problem.When I upgraded the pre I hooked it up customarily. It sounded slightly distorted compared to the old. Some upgrade! Then I un Y’d. Problem gone.For your situation I would try converting the sub f... 
Dilemma - Bryston B60 add preamp or replace
Look to TMR. I just turned 2 preamps + $900 into one that does more than both put together.Their offer for both included prepaid FedEx labels. Painless. 
How's the water?
Reminds me to pick up a prescription. 
Time to upgrade my turntable?
No.Do the spring thing and pickup a AT VM540 ML MM.Save the rest. $1K on a TT swap is a waste from where you’re at.As a previous post stated "It’s all about the stylus". And how it rides the groove highlighting VTA. 
Another must have for all you McIntosh Fanboys!
Count me out. 
Could someone help figure out a setup?
Guarantee that this blows out PC headphone jack.https://apos.audio/products/smsl-m3-dac-amp?_pos=2&_sid=5a925d38a&_ss=rAnd an all important volume control. All in $682 
Could someone help figure out a setup?
Sorry Cholly the headphone jack sounds like doodoo.For speakers the Genelecs are fine but you might be happier with Adams.Both are bi amped but the Adams go to 39Hz  with a ribbonn on top.https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/T8V--adam-audio-t8v... 
Could someone help figure out a setup?
If you don’t have a DAC you can’t get there from here.$650 plus DAC is the most you want to drop on computer audio. 
drivers for my diy
Madisound all the way. Built mine from their parts 30 years ago. But look at the kits from Parts X for simple. 
Why the cost increase?
Pandemic gives the Fed the right to increased larceny. Rich get richer, you get screwed. They will take your hard earned bounty smiling.Ha ha. 
Is great sound possible through an on-board, MM phono stage?
Yes.