mazian

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a remarkably basic question about Roon
Roon is the best of the apps I have tried and you get a lot of information, bios, filters etc that you might not use. If you listen to classical music Roon is not worth the price. While better than most it still can't cope with listing composers, ... 
A decent integrated amp under 2K ...
Go with the Belles.  
Preamp recommendations for my system please
2nd the Aesthetix Calypso. I have one and love it but I'm told the Callisto is even better, if within your budget ( probably a used one).  
Replacement for current speakers suggestions
I believe your only option is the small Maggies (can't remember what they are called) Best value ever under $2000 but you might have to find a used sub to keep under $2000. I also l liked Sonus Faber Chameleons but not as much as the Maggies.  
Class A amplifier alternative?
Rogue's hybrid tube/Class D amps get some good reviews and are in your price range.  
Musical Fidelity
I had an original NuVista pre which was brilliant for about 3 years until it incinerated itself because, I believe, of the dumb double decker design and small case with inadequate heat sinks. Since then I have been wary of MF although I couldn't f... 
$4000 budget for amp and preamp
If you like all tube I would second the Belles Aria  together with Quicksilver monos. 
I agree with Keef
How would the serial politically correct deal with Queen's Fat Bottomed Girls? Also for those old enough to remember a slightly more tolerant era and the furore the Beatles caused with Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. So nothings ever new. 
3way replacement for my 2way
If you want a warmer sound Sonus Faber Chameleon fit the bill and price. 
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.