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???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard???
When I purchased my Daedalus speakers, eight years ago, I flipped my entire system to a tube based system.  After an extensive search, I purchased a Viva Solistino SET  I.A. The Viva, is  is my long-term hold, with  no plans to replace it.   
Looking for my End Game Speaker
All the speakers you list are very fine and well established brands, It comes down to which sound characteristics you like.  As a suggestion,  take a look at Daedalus speakers,  I purchased a pair eight years ago and have no desire to replace them... 
Integrated S.E.T Amp and Bookshelf Speakers Recommendations
Not knowing your budget,  you may want to take a look at Viva  audio.   
CD vs.same CD ripped to HD
All of my CDs have been ripped and reside on my server, I don’t notice any difference between the FLAC files or spinning CDs from my transport player, also streaming can be added as well.  All of these formats sound very good.  
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
I have a pair of Daedalus Argos V2 and have no desire to replace them.   
Aurender
The N-200 is a fine server, it's well worth consideration. Your current DAC should be just fine, but an upgrade to a higher class DAC, down the road, will pay nice dividends....Good Luck.   
I stream 24/7. Do you?
Mostly listen to my CD collection,  and stream Tidal some-what.   
If I rip all my CD's to flac files do I still need a CD transport?
All of my CDs, about 1k, have been ripped to FLAC files, and reside on my server. I stream Tidal, but mostly listen to my CDs and I still buy CDs. I have  a Cambridge CXC transport, but it doesn't see much action. As of now, I have no plans on get... 
What are your top 3 favorite female singers?
Pat Benatar  Joan Osborne  Martina Mcbride  Plus many  more.      
What are your top three live concerts of all time?
Maiden...Power Slave tour....84, along with all the other Maiden shows.   Queensrych,  Empire tour 91....see above.   Steve Miller Band......96, first time I saw him, wow what show....the track "Winter Time" simply amazing.   
Well built, aesthetically pleasing wooden cabinets
I have a pair of Daedalus, Argos, in cherry wood they look and sound great.  
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Dreamsonics, last month......great bands and a good time.   
Cable elevators
I bought a set of cable risers from Music Direct, years ago.....still using them.  The visual impact is cool, the impact on sound improvement is zero.   
Length of SPDIF cable
I have a 1M SPDIF,  and it works just fine, I haven't heard of the 1.5M being the ideal length. But YMMV.  
SET Lovers, what's the one solid state amp you love(d)?
I had a Modwright KWI-200 and a Pass Labs INT-30, both now discontinued, but fine sounding amps. Good luck in your search.