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DAC DIRECT IN TO AMPLIFIER OR TO PREAMPLIFIER
I recently made a change in my system. I purchased a Schiit Kara preamp. It’s specs are excellent and it’s as transparent as anything I’ve heard. You can switch between passive and active. In passive mode only the relay controlled resister ladder ... 
Budget preamp recommendation...besides Schiit.
I currently have a Parasound P5 preamp for sale here. It's in Mint condition and I'm open to offers. See if it fits your needs.   
Audiogon, meet Buddy Miller.
I'm a Buddy Miller (even more Buddy and Julie) fanatic. Their music is the most emotionally evocative I've ever heard. There's a new album coming out in a few weeks.  Buddy records everything in his home studio which is primarily his living room.... 
what’s a song cover that you think is better than the original?
Buddy Miller- I'm Gonna Be Strong (Gene Pitney original hit)  
Dynaudio - Made in China vs Denmark
I would just note that China put a rover on Mars and the Moon on their first attempts. Chinese people are capable of manufacturing to whatever quality standards the manufacturer requires. The issue comes when manufacturers (American, European, or ... 
Is There A Device For Home Use That Can Measure How Low The Bass In My Speakers Is?
FWIW, there are many tone generator apps you can download and run through your DAC. You can pick specific frequencies or sweeps. That might be easier if you have an external DAC.   
Soundstage and image height, does it exist?
This series of tests does exactly what the OP is looking for.    Online LEDR™ Sound Test | Listening Environment Diagnostic Recording Test (audiocheck.net)  
The mystery of good acoustics
Recording studio control room designers try to do this all the time. Even within the recording community there's always disagreement on which control room designs with which equipment packages "sound best". Every great studio sounds different but ...