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Qobuz through the Marantz CD6006
Welcome.Streaming only sounds best on a dedicated streamer.  You could set up a Ras Pi3 that would USB Qobuz for $50.And a LOT of work.As long as you are streaming from a phone or computer whatever sounds better to you is.....One thing for sure, D... 
Static electricity
MC is right about the laundry spray.  Still using a can from the 90's.Necessary with MDR-V6 cans or you ears get zapped.All my ZeroStat is used for is burr ground coffee. 
Storage Device Recommendations
Heat is what kilt ’em. I put a nice 6T Seagate in my stupid Dell and it tried to assassinate it. No case fan, cheapskates. Luckily I got all the data off via a USB dock when the Dell BIOS couldn’t see it anymore. Try that.Do what good ol’ hvymec s... 
All about streaming
There is no higher bitrate than Spotify premium, 320 kbps. AAC claims to be better. Don’t care. There is no substitute for lossless. 
What kind of listening chair
A stadium chair from The Mirage's LOVE show would be perfect. 
Turn Table Cable Length
Humble genius?I’m a monkey’s uncle.You’ll get much better SQ putting a cheap (<$200) phono pre by the TT and 20 ft. of generic phono cable over to your amp(s).USB or SPDIF would probably sound better at a MUCH greater cost. 
Schiit - shipments stopped?
Where? 
Schiit - shipments stopped?
Nope.Why don’t you email them?Bad news for you, we are in the middle of a deadly global pandemic.Try buying a refrigerator.Darn right it’s popular. I almost ordered one myself after the Yute on it. And I have no use for another preampIf you ordere... 
Perfect Pop Songs
Ooh Ooh Childby The Popdudes  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOJ5XMQOGSsHLdkSsX0XHnIxdvcTG6EbYRIGHT NOWAs far as hisorical PowerPop I’m going with I’m Alive by The Hollieshttps://youtu.be/i0KykiHXhB4 
what is the advantage of having a Roon core that's not on your computer?
YesNiether  Non audio hardware and software.I have no idea 
HDMI Splitter...Sending Audio-Only to Processor
But it works...All you need is a i2s DAC.  Plenty out there.I think it answers the OP’s question.You sir, are quite free to offer higher quality solutions.It works fine with this guys 205.https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/reviews/at-long-last-listen-... 
HDMI Splitter...Sending Audio-Only to Processor
Lumagen might, Chinese tech will.No brainer. 
HDMI Splitter...Sending Audio-Only to Processor
There are boxes on eBay that split out PCM AND DSD from HDMI ~$50.You might wanna get one before Sony goes after them. 
Marantz SA-11 S1 drawer not opening and some SACD won't read
It sounds to me that you have little lose by looking. The only experience I have was an old Rotel with stripped drawer gears.Glued a knob on and manual was much quicker.The intermittent playback sound terminal.Sorry.Rip 'em. 
Why so many angry audiophiles?
Here here.Playing a Diane Krall surround SACD mastered by Doug Sax from the public library makes me happy.On an AVR.Hardee har har.I can always play the stereo rip on the big rig.Enjoy the musical journey folks.I think that this forum would be muc...