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Speaker List narrowed down…
In terms of esthetics I think it comes down to the YG, Estelon and PS Audio. if you think the PS Audio are too big, they probably are. I listened to both YG and Estelon at AXPONA this year, YG in two different rooms, YG was a clear winner, and no ... 
New room needs new speakers, I need your help
QLN fits the bill soundwise, but would stretch the budget. I have seen the 3’s for sale used in the $5k range. Check these forums for opinions.   
PS Audio BHK signature preamp
Interesting you recommend the v1.  KEF recommends at least 60% of 300w for the R11’s… so at least 180w. In talking to their support, they wanted 200w.  Is there some advantage to the V1? FWIW, I drive a pair of the KEF Reference One's with my C... 
PS Audio BHK signature preamp
 It looks like it has no trigger, so must be manually powered on and off?  My Coda #8 has a trigger on it and it works fine with my Pass Pre and its remote.   
Help Deciding On New Speakers For Small Room, $10k budget
Lots of great suggestions here, nothing I can add. I used to be in a room of similar size and only recently moved to a slightly larger one. During that transition I upgraded my KEF LS50’s to KEF Reference 1’s. They were too much speaker for the sm... 
Amp for the new Watt Puppy speakers
I recently acquired an Audionet PRE G2 and Amp 1, I highly recommend you give this brand some consideration.   
Innuos Zen MK3 tips and tricks
You can access the LMS configuration here: https://innuos.com/kb/access-the-internal-logitech-media-server-lms-software-settings/ Note the cautions, and don’t mess with it if you don’t know what you are doing. Some of the config has no effect as... 
Is it analog or is it digital?
Good question. I have often wondered the same when plugging my DAC into my Furman, is it analog or digital?   
Coda 11, Schiit Tyr, JC5 or ???
I have had several Schiit products and I liked them all, however I have not heard the Tyr’s so cannot comment. I do have a Coda #8 and it checks your boxes. Power to spare and very musical. I am guessing the 11 is not that different.   
RBH Speakers
Oops, just saw the brand in the title. Not a lot out there on these speakers. Depending on your budget, there are probably quite a few better known options. The 375BEE will drive just about anything, I used to have on, so you are good to go there.   
RBH Speakers
It is not clear from your post what brand the speakers are, can you be more specific?  
Favorite mid-tier streamer
+1 Innuos.   
PS Audio BHK signature preamp
Scratch your itch and upgrade the Mogami interconnects. Try something with OCC copper.   
Which of my components has the better built in DAC?
I am guessing the Mac has a better DAC, but it does come down to listening. As for the connection, ignore optical, it is down to USB or Coax. Using coax, all of the clocking ( and jitter) will come from the source, I.e. the Node. With USB only the... 
Speaker Isolation tweaks ?
Using the Gaia II’s on my KEF Reference One’s improved my soundstage. It is critical that the feet are on a smooth surface so they can grip it, or use their carpet spikes. It also requires that your speakers are very firmly attached to the stands ...