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Xfinity DNS and Roon
I have XFinity service and use a Netgear Orbi router. The DNS option has a selection for - Obtain DNS settings from ISP or - Use these DNS servers.  When I select the second option the boxes for setting the DNS server addresses are enabled.  I use... 
A GOOD dry record cleaning device
@dogberry   +1    
The Music Room
Very pleased with my transaction with them.  I sold them my Rogue Sphinx V3 and bought a used Denafrips Terminator II. Very friendly to deal with and I felt the prices on both sides of the transaction were fair.  
Bluesound Node (2021) PS upgrade to Teddy Pardo; is it worth it?
+1 on the LHY upgrade.  I did the same on my N130, very pleased with the results.  I have now have the N1130 feeding a Denafrips Terminator II DAC which says a lot for the company.  
Audioholics
I was a subscriber to Audioholics and learned a lot from it but their emphasis seemed to move to home theatre and away from stereo and music.  
Neat "Tweaks" to improve the SQ of your streamed music!!!
Here is the setup I got off of Amazon, two transceivers and a cable.    
Dedicated 20 amp circuit. 10/2 or 10/3?
@mmenasci  Just to make sure I'm clear on what you mean regarding having all the circuits on the same "side".  The panel should have a diagram of how the circuits are connected.  The power from each 120 volt leg coming in is distributed using eve... 
Neat "Tweaks" to improve the SQ of your streamed music!!!
One of the best tweaks I did for my system is to replace the 50 foot Cat 6 ethernet run from my router to my streamer with an optical run.  What a difference!  
Audiocyclopedia
That was the bible when I was in college!  
Here's to the temperate, the gentle, the moderates in audio
@baylinor  I'll second that, they are a pleasure to work with.  
Best Covers
Check out the documentary "Echo In The Canyon" Hosted by Jakob Dylan with a great group of artists. They cover the "California Sound" of the mid to late sixties. The associated album is fantastic!  
I want to replace the router/modem Comcast with a high quality for streaming
Here's are some links to the products I bought on Amazon. Media Converter with Transceivers Fiber Optic Cord It can be a bit confusing with the terminology (MultiMode Dual LC Fiber, etc.)  
I want to replace the router/modem Comcast with a high quality for streaming
Depending on how long that audio run is you may want to consider using fiber  optic.  I had a 50 foot run of cat-6 and replaced it with a fibre optic link and it was a definite improvement.  Transceivers and cable where under $150 on  Amazon. Sid... 
I want to replace the router/modem Comcast with a high quality for streaming
@pindac  When doing a major renovation a few years ago I put in flexible plastic conduit with pull strings inside to help future proof the installation.  
Best Covers
Leonard Cohen covers have been mentioned throughout. Great CD of covers: I'm Your Fan The songs of Leonard Cohen by: R.E.M., Ian McCulloch, Pixies, and many others