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Do Streamer only devices really impact sound quality?
@erik_squires  At the end of the day though your DAC is going to be subject to the clock of the streamer Only a boob would believe that. Not my DAC.  
Hi-Fi and the Folly of Perfection
I don't get the setup portion - there is only one "best" setup. As far as rumination I find myself lately spending more time listening to my speakers from the '70s. I liked Lila better of his two books.  
Too Much Gain the Issue ? (preamp and amp)
Try some cheap pads. I think you will find that it is NOT a gain problem.  
Welcome to Hell, here's your 8-Track
missing ehen it went extinct? I don’t believe that intelligent individuals ponder this.  
whats wrong with audiogon?
Nothing wrong on a $150 Android.  
Where should I go from here with my digital front end?
Get a ViaBlue EP7 B4 Christmas. Triton Cables is closing - liquidation sale. Silver plated. I upgraded and sold my Supra.    
Welcome to Hell, here's your 8-Track
Their advantage was portability. You seem to think that vinyl was better in the 60s. Not for the masses. Few had decent TTs. The LP12 didn’t show up until ’72. Only an Elvis mobile had a turntable in it. (See the Nashville Hall of Fame by a Nudie ... 
Welcome to Hell, here's your 8-Track
Compared to preceding tech the 8-Track was great. Home recorded ones even better. As far as I've gotten in this rag.  
Any experience with the Mini Maggie desktop system?
No. They look like they require an MT desk.  
Which Solid State amplifier would you recommend for my budget?
60 watt monoblocks were plenty strong for my Acoustats. Currently very happy with an S300 after replacing the welded woofers with 4 ohm versions. I have never got around to measuring the current sensitivity.  
Digital is far better than vinyl
This is totally ludicrous. But here goes anyway: My experience is that vinyl CAN be equal or better than most digital music reproduction (Not enough for me to chase but that is a personal preference.) To get there you gotta pay to play, either mu... 
A heartfelt thank you to AudiogoN and members....
Most anything can be viewed from the other side of view. Except for Kenjit. Noseeum.  
New transport or repair CD player
Wha? The CXC new is under $600 at Amazon. The Pro-Ject includes AES-EBU out.  
New transport or repair CD player
For me, I’d get the Pro-Ject CD Box DS2 T CD Transport new for for ~ $600. More in Europe but I’m USA. I’m not big on restoring vintage. Well written post.  
I need an Audio Detective
Try a different antenna.