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Unintended Consequences? Digital Streaming
Could be a difference in Dynamic Range ...  
Help me build a $2,500 system
Look for an integrated and work on lower cost cables. 
Schiit Freya S or Freya +?
The difference between the two stated components is that the Freya+ features a tube stage as well.So three Pre-Amps in one. Passive / Differential Buffer (SS) / Tube Stage.Freya+ is promoted as "Refinement" over the previous generation.Using the ’... 
How important is a preamp for purely digital sources?
Apparently rather important ...  https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/simply-amazing-coda-technologies-07x-preamplifier  
tube pre-amp for active monitors
" The last time I looked the tube Freya was $899. Read! "@yogiboy: You are correct about the $899 for a Freya+.My suggestion is on topic for an " idea " for the write up and video which coincidentally / timely is covered by my darko.audio referenc... 
tube pre-amp for active monitors
 Some ideas ... https://darko.audio/2019/09/a-short-film-about-the-schiit-freya/  
How important is a preamp for purely digital sources?
Check out a  Pre Box S2 Digital for a high performance good value DAC. 
2ch Upgrade for Unfocused Listening
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9h78j-acoustic-technologies-classic-series-full-range A recent post on the Gon. 
Thinking of upgrading my Mytek Liberty DAC to?
Hugo TT2 is high level good ...Only DAVE offers more ... Low / Mid Definition ...For < $2000 Qtest is Great!Wouldn't consider less though ...TT is Reference level ... that good ...Ayre may be As ' good ' ... without having done a proper A/B ...... 
Is soundstaging emblematic of reality?
+1 @ wolf_garciaAnd Studio recordings are Still being mixed.Most anyway. 
Ethernet Cable or Not?
Wired is always preferred.Some manufacturers use CAT6+ for isolation.WiFi Router creates a Bubble with range in wireless area.So strength Yeah.Ringing in a system could be from any number of sources.Also consult with a GP for health related concer... 
Thinking of upgrading my Mytek Liberty DAC to?
Depends upon how much you are getting out of the system.Qutest would be worth the effort to demo.Likely more processing power.Mytek DACs sound quite good.Though I can't comment on Glass FX sound. 
Help me put together a $1000 (give or take) headphone rig -- new or used
Cost effective ... PC or MAC if one is available for use.Laptop > Cobalt USB DAC leaving $700 for Cans of choice. 
Help me put together a $1000 (give or take) headphone rig -- new or used
Ifi sounds decent too ...A suggestion would be:Hugo TT2 with integrated HeadGear DACBrooklyn awsome also ...  
2ch Upgrade for Unfocused Listening
Aurora, Co. Three Way Designs have consistently Sounded better to me.Mostly that the Listed Price @ $2645 is close to your specified Range.The thing about used gear is having cash on hand when it comes up.Though I think 2x Designs have...