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Need Amp recommendation
If you are ok with Class D there are some good options. Personally I think Tube pre and modern class D implementations are a nice combo.  I ran a Rogue RP-1/S300 combo for years and enjoyed it very much. PS Audio S300 (used) https://www.psaudi... 
Bluesound Node2 with outboard DAC
Hi Op...many of us go through this transition. Or evolution?  I had a Sonos back in the paleo period. Then got an outboard DAC.  Then had W4S mode the Sonos , Then got a DACless Bryston BDP for for a streamer.  Then on to a ROON Core running o... 
$2k-$3k DAC Purchase
Mcintosh D150 can be had for that price on the used Market.  Sabre implementation.    
Questions on using Roon
Yeah you gonna need some type of computer to Run the Roon Core. Find an old imac or a laptop and install the Roon Core. Then you configure your streaming service in Roon or index local storage of music files. Then configure you endpoint , In your ... 
a remarkably basic question about Roon
Great thread ! How does Roon compare to the BluOS app I am using now for Tidal and Qobuz? Do you still have to pay for Tidal and Qobuz in addition to the Roon subscription? Thanks @ronboco  Yeah you still have to pay for services such as Tidal... 
a remarkably basic question about Roon
If you look on the lower left corner of the MM Dashboard you will see a button that says Playback. Its a dropdown and if click it you will see "Roon Ready". Just select that and MM shuts down... Correction MM does not shutdown.  The MPD shutsdo... 
a remarkably basic question about Roon
@northman I have a BDP -pi If you look on the lower left corner of the MM Dashboard you will see a button that says Playback. Its a dropdown and if click it you will see "Roon Ready". Just select that and MM shuts down and ROON will show on the... 
Streaming 102
One option if you decided to move on from the Esoteric is one of the Bryston BDP products.  In addition to Streaming Tidal/Qobuz is attaching an external DVD drive and playing or ripping your CDs to external storage.  Then your digital stream and ... 
Preamp recommendations for my system please
Check out the Bryston BR -20  
How many of you are digital only systems?
I gots both.  Fairly new P6, good phono stage and ~100 albums.  Fairly mature Digital setup as well that I been working on for years.   I rarely use the TT anymore.  If I were in your shoes I would put my money in improved amplification,speakers o... 
CD player recommendations
There is a Wadia 122 over on UsAudiomart for ~800.  Pair that with a $500 Cambridge Audio transport and you be in fat city.   Although I agree with the streaming suggestion.  Properly invested and configurized it gonna oh so close to red book soun... 
Tube Line Stage around $5k
+1 on considering the PS Audio. I dont have any experience with their BHK stuff but I did run their S300 for years without a hitch and it was a great amp for what I paid for it. The BHK pre is $6.5K new but there is a used unit on USAudio mart for... 
Tube Line Stage around $5k
This is in the price range. Dual out plus a fixd out, balanced. Support purdy good as well. https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/rogue-audio-rp-7-preamplifier    
Streaming 101
Dude — you’re the one who said you were looking for an “end game” setup and threw out the $5k number, LOL, not sh!t eh?  
Streaming 101
Yep @audiotroy correct yah gonna need a DAC.  I always suggest a separate DAC as the technology is moving really quickly and it gives you the flexibility to upgrade.