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Looking for an amp that punches way about its weight and I can grow with
+1 for Rogue. I only have experience with their RP-1 pre But I like it. It does not have XLR but it performs as well when I used my DAC/pre with XLR. Good outfit to work with, but you will have to determine if you want to try their amplification. ... 
I need to Rip my LPs and CDs
This product is one approach for digitating LPs.  https://nadelectronics.com/product/pp-4-digital-phono-usb-preamplifier/ 
Peachtree Nova 150, 300 or 500 Speaker Pairing....Any Suggestions?
Hey what Class D module does the Peacher use?edit:Just looked it up,ICEpower.  I ran a PS Audio S300 (ICEpower)  for years pushing Focal 926.  But during that stint I rolled in a pair of Quad s-5.  I had them for several months.   They image beaut... 
Benchmark / Anthem / Rogue
+1 on the RP-1 and Mullards from Andy.  It's what I run and been very happy with the setup.  I originally had the PS Audio Stellar 300 as the amp (tube class D combo).  Got a good deal on a Quad Artera A/B and swapped to that just to try.  Quad/RP... 
Better to buy a high end network player with a DAC?
I don't know if there is an advantage to an onboard DAC but they build them cause people want them.  Some peeps just dont want to mess with another external piece.  Not all great players come with a DAC.  I think the Bryston BDP series is an examp... 
Integrated Amp Choices
Not trying to drive you away from integrated but this would make a tidy setup if you are open to class D. Budgets little over $5k. They take trade in for current models and have a in home demo program. Excellent support as well. I ran one of their... 
Roon Nucleus quality as a network streamer
Im running The Roons (TR) core on an SGC ST i5 and like it very much , Qobuz as source. . I was originally running just a Bryston BDP Pi with MPD. I first added TR on a iMac. My network consisted of Linksys Mesh with 3 nodes. Node 1 hardwired to m... 
Integrated Amp Choices
Listenup has a store demo of a Hegel 190 https://listenup.com/hegel-h190-integrated-amplifier-black-clearance-open-box.htmlDo a $1.5K DAC and you are right on Budget.  But the 190 proly has on board DAC. 
Integrated Amp Choices
Rogue Audio Pharaoh might be worth a look. Class D (Hypex) and Tube hybrid from a company with a good reputation and reasonable pricing. But lacks onboard DAC I do believe. But could add external with money saved then pick up the flex to upgrade i... 
Bryston BDA 3.14 versus alternatives
I have the Bryston BDP Pi.  MM is certainly flaky.  But the Pi makes a great Roon endpoint. One option could be to invest in a SGC ST to run a Roon Core then use a Bryston Product as an endpoint.  You could pick up a used Bryston BDP 2 as the endp... 
My Last CD player
I would also take a look at the PS Audio https://www.psaudio.com/products/perfectwave-sacd-transport/and the Mohican if you dont need SACD.https://www.hegel.com/products/cdand thishttps://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/equipment-menu/619-esoter... 
Streamer upgrade
" It’s my intention that this be an end-game system, so I’m looking for a streamer that’s appropriate to its level rather than something that’s going to lead me down the path of perpetually upgrading other components"So one box ? streamer/dac/mana... 
Streamer upgrade
+1 on the Qobuz. I been through Spotify,Deezer ...Settled in a qobuz now and been here for over a year. Been through Sonos as well. Here is what I would explore along with all the other "Myriad" options. Small Green Computer hosting a Roon Server ... 
Streaming - Total fail (rant)
I used to run airplay and it drove from fkn nuts.  Have not used it in years and my life is better for it.  Had a friend who had some problems and I told him to can the airplay and he did and he thanked me.  Sonos is a good suggestion for simple s... 
Good entry level transport?
What abouts this little guy for <$500https://www.lifewire.com/teac-pd-301-review-4707625