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ProAc Response D48R......
User @jperry has a room similar to yours and uses the D40R which is similar to the D48R. I suggest that you PM him and get his opinion, if you are in a hurry. 
Help selecting a new preamp
I highly recommend the Backert Labs Rhumba 1.3. You might also want to check out the Extreme version of this tube preamp. This does not come with a phono input though. 
Reasonable high end interconnects: without breaking the bank
In a private discussion, one of the members told me that he replaced some $$$$ Verastarr foils with Audio Envy cables. I am trying to find more information on these cables. 
Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality?
Audio Envy has been brought to my attention. Looks like some folks replaced their $$$$ cables with these. 
Experience with Inakustik 3500P Power Conditioner??
@wig,Good to know. Looks like there is another review for this unit. This is the first time I saw the internal picture of the unit.https://www.in-akustik.de/fileadmin//user_upload/Downloads/stereoplay_2019-07_AC-3500P.pdf 
Streamer for oppo 205
How about Chromecast on the 205? YouTube and Tidal should work with that.  
Proac D48R
@kclone ,Good to know that you are still hanging on to your ProAcs. One thing to know - you have (probably) NOT heard the full potentials of these loudspeakers. I recently introduced the Inakustik power conditioner and later a Inakustik power cord... 
Tidal WiFi not as good as cd
Tidal+Chromecast works great in my system. Absolutely no issues streaming. Love the sound quality with the added benefit of convenience.  
What equipment have you bought this year so far ?
Inakustik AC-3500p power conditioner.  
Experience with Inakustik 3500P Power Conditioner??
@wig,Listening to Chris Jones Moonstruck album, and I am amazed by the musicality and clarity of the system. I wonder how the Inakustik power cord will improve on this. Ridiculous I say.BTW, I am burning in the power  conditioner by running the de... 
eqipment on 24/7?
@tattooedtrackman,I have similar configuration - SS amp and tube premp.I have been told to switch off the amp before the preamp, lest it damages the speakers. So how do you manage with switching the preamp on/off while the amplifier is always ON? ... 
Experience with Inakustik 3500P Power Conditioner??
Well @wig, I am like a kindergartner when it comes to power conditioning. This is my first real serious power conditioning. I took a leap of faith, reading owner experiences here, online reviews and talking to Robert.You on the other hand are a co... 
Backert Labs Rhumba preamp
@maguiar102,I have never had tubes in my system. Last year was the first time I went with tubes. The Rhumba runs the tubes gently. So the tube life is pretty good. I believe it is a few years. And replacing tubes is not that difficult. I used to t... 
Experience with Inakustik 3500P Power Conditioner??
@wig,This is awesome. I will DEFINITELY look forward to read your comments on this unit. Especially because you have experience with power conditioners before - I see the Shunyata Hydra and CPT 1200 in your system.You got me thinking into the 2502... 
Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs
@ptss ,Thank You for making me think about power conditioning instead of upgrading the player.@cmach and @erik_squires , Thank you for providing me details on your experiences with power conditioning.@anwar ,Thank You for solidifying my decision t...