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Streamer/Server to replace Innuos Zenith
The problem might lie with your modem and any firewall it uses. I had the same problem with my Elac Discovery and the Roon Essentials app. Elac suggested a workaround which seems to work so far. You need a switch box and an Access Point. Using eth... 
I'm looking for a pair of interconnects that won't shatter the bank....
Morrow are generally good value for money. 
Roon for high end audio?
The only downside to Roon is the software and it's total inability to get a grip on cataloguing classical music. However that is no different to all other software I have tried except Idagio but they only stream classical music, which is not enoug... 
Had Three Different Speaker Thoughts; Now A Fourth
Maggies + sub or subs every time. 
Listening to digital and analog
ejr I recommend 25 year old Glenfarclas. 
Money Well spent
The OP probably doesn't have English as a 1st language. 
Looking for an amp that punches way about its weight and I can grow with
If you want tubes you can't go wrong with either Rogue or QS. Biamping MLs with tubes for the panels and SS for the bass will greatly improve SQ, especially the bottom end. 
New Bluesound Node – First Impressions
oops I forgot to mention the streamer I have is actually an Elac Discovery running through the Pure Audio DAC.  
New Bluesound Node – First Impressions
 The equipment that you have deserves a much better streamer than the Bluesound. There are numerous posts on Audiogon which mention  appropriate options. I have a Pure Audio Lotus 5 that I am happy with but you might like to look at streamers even... 
When does one know it's time to upgrade?
When you get an itch audio nuts tend to scratch it. 
My conclusion: mid level $$ analog vs digital
Difficult to do a blind comparison as the surface noise on analogue would be easily identifiable. 
I must be old
What do clicks and pops have to do with music? 
My System's Weakest Link - What Say You...
Weak link? You are kidding. 
Best DAC / Budget
As you have all tube amplification you might find R2R  doesn't do it for you. I tried MHDT, Denafrips Pontus and couldn't hear any difference between those DACs and the DAC in my CD player. Even the Denafrips distributor indicated that I would nee... 
VINYL SUCKS!
While I agree with you ,you risk being crucified on this forum.