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For those that have separate Streamers & DACS
I prefer a separate server and DAC, compared to a combo server. I am using an Aurender N-100 and a Lampizator Atlantic DAC and am pleased with the overall sound.  I will say the HiFi Rose looks very interesting and my be something to look at down ... 
SVS vs REL and experiences with both: your comments and preferences...
@ryder, Thanks for the kind comment.  I looked long and hard at SVS SB-3000 subs, I read many reviews and peoples comments about them and determined that SVS was a better fit for H.T. This is strictly my view.  The most common complaints about  ... 
After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same?
I moved away from separates several years ago and have no regrets.  Since my system is all tube based, I have been considering adding an A/B IA to my system and Luxman would be a fine addition.   
How do you use Tidal with you local library?
I keep my CD library separate from what ever I stream from Tidal, using an Arender server, it's easy to switch between the two.  
GIK Vicoustic and others
Timely thread, I have some basic room treatments,  two corner bass traps and four 244's base traps all GIK. I went thru the room analysis with GIK, placed an order for two more corner traps.....to start. Based upon GIK recommendations,  I put two ... 
CD transports
I use a Cambridge CXC transport with my DAC, and it  sounds just  fine. As already mentioned,  your existing Luxman CD player is a fine piece, so it might be better  to do nothing.   
Speaker shootout question -- do you position the same or differently, depending?
I set my speakers equal distance from the rear and side walks, then fine tune adjustment with a set-up CD.   
Best streamers WITHOUT a DAC
Aurender N-100C has a S/PIDF connection,  I use the USB version and enjoy it. Good luck with search.   
Transmission line speakers!
A number of years ago I had a pair of PMC's FB1I, used in a small bedroom driven by a Bryston B-100. I remember them as being well built and very good sounding speaker.   
REL vs JL AUDIO
I had a pair of JL Audio E-112s, very fine subs but I couldn't take advantage of the built-in XO...I replaced them with a pair of REL S/510's...and was able to get much better integration with my mains using the high level inputs.  
What Integrated Amp do You use
Viva Solistino 18 W class A SET amp, drives my Daedalus speakers really well. 
Why are Ayon tube amps not mentioned very often?
I have a Viva Solistino integrated Amp, but the Ayon Crossfire was a serious contender. That was before the Ayon dealer mentioned the cost to replace some of the tube's.  
Does a Tube Dac make sense?
My integrated amp and DAC are both tubed based, no issues and both sound great.  
Enjoying New CD Transport Purchase
Check out Joan Osborne's "What you are" , off of Pretty Little  Strangers, beside being a great track,  it is also a great test track.   
SVS vs REL and experiences with both: your comments and preferences...
I replaced my JL Audio E-112 (2), with a pair of REL  S/510, due integration  issues. I was running my speakers full range with the subs working underneath, altho the subs sounded very good on some material I just could not eliminate some bass boo...