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Sub Decision
An SVS subwoofer from a dealer, which model? I think it was the SB 3000.  
Sub Decision
Tested the T7 then the T9. The T9 is the one. Without turning the unit up very loud at all it energized the room. Maybe try and pick up an additional unit down the line to balance things out.  Really lucky to have a dealer that allows in home demo... 
Sad to say I need a new amp…
@analogj You should correct your post…   Yes.  Never heard anything bad about Rogue Service or build quality   
Sad to say I need a new amp…
What about a hybrid? while you look into repair. https://www.stereophile.com/content/rogue-sphinx-v3-integrated-amplifier    
Wanting to upgrade my streaming sound quality.
If you want digital to sound as good as your analogue set up then spend close to that amount and don’t limit it to a third of your analogue’s cost.If you want digital to sound as good as your analogue set up then spend close to that amount and do... 
Wanting to upgrade my streaming sound quality.
Has anyone had the Moon Neo in their system yet? The prices is right.    
Sound output from TV to Denon AVR-X2400H
ooookay.  I went back and step through the auto configurator for Audio and explicitly told it to use Optical. Now it is what I would consider correct setting for normal listening levels.  Got dang AV is a jungle.   
Sound output from TV to Denon AVR-X2400H
Thanks for the responses: I switched over to optical and left the HDMI Arc cables in so I could manage the Denon.   The TV is set to external sound system.   I got sound and am controlling the volume of the Denon with TV remote now.  Still the s... 
Suggestions for a streamer only (I have a great DAC)
The Bryston BDP-3 is also worth a look.    Software interface is a bit spartan but it works and the product support is good and their SQ and right up there with the best. If you do consider Roon , which gets you a super nice interface on your iPA... 
Any hi rez radio stations?
+1 for RP. Jazzgroove but you have to pay.   
How many systems do you have?
Main: living room HT: down stairs Headphone: office Craiglist scavange: Garage Small streaming setup at girl friends condo        
Wireless vs. Ethernet for Streaming
My DSL wire enters my tri level house on one end and my main rig is on the other.  I got mesh nodes that have ethernet ports.   I hard wire one Mesh node to the DSL box. The 2nd node is placed in direct eye shot of the first but all the way at the... 
Rogue RP-1 or Schiit Freya
I got the RP-1 . I like it.  Got a worthy phono stage. I replaced the stock tubes with Mullards.    
High End Intergraded comparisons, Marantz, McIntosh, Levinson, Luxman....
+1 for the Bryston.  
Wadia 861 as a DAC
If you want to get a bit more recent DAC and like the Wadia gear keep an eye out for used Di 321 DAC. you can pick those up for ~$1K and they sound great. If you want DSD you have to jump up to the 322 and additional coin. or the Di 122 without th...