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Comparison of latest DAC chips
+1 rossbNo way do R2R DACs have more detail, analytical, measure better than Delta Sigma DACs. Some might prefer the sound of a R2R DAC for the very reason they don't have the analytical detail of Delta Sigma DACs. 
Higher End DACs
Ufguy73Here is a link to a short stereophile clip  from APOXNA 2019 showing a system very similar to yours, C1100, MC611, and B& W 802D. Notice the streamer they used. I am not recommending any streamer over another nor am I trying to sell you... 
Wiring question : amp-sub-speakers
Page 6 of the manual on the Denon PMA2000 IVR, number 16 Pre Out terminals (PRE OUT) , under NOTE, No signal is output when selecting power amp direct terminal. You CAN'T  USE  the PRE OUT  and AMP DIRECT at the same time.  
Wiring question : amp-sub-speakers
You can't use the pre out and amp direct at the same time on this integrated when the power amp direct is turned on the pre amp out is turned off. 
Higher End DACs
T+A uses a ladder DAC which tend to not measure very well, some do not sure about this one. A lot of people like them as they lean more to the polite/ warm/ relaxed side where Delta Sigma DAC's are usually more analytical and neutral though they c... 
Comparison of latest DAC chips
Did you try apos audio? 
Axe to grind know it alls
Just seperate the wheat from the chaff, some of the more ludicrous threads can be a diversion but I have also read some very informative threads too.  
Why are Trolls not blocked
That's something you need to ask Agon it's their site they can monitor it as they see fit. It has nothing to do with free speech as those who have no idea what that means in a constitutional sense would have you believe. It's  a private site not a... 
Dirac Live default
Did you buy direct from them or through a third party like miniDSP or NAD? I have no idea what you could do other than keep trying or ask on a dirac forum.  
Replacing a Sonos Connect with another Streamer - The digital dilemma!
Cambridge also makes the CXN without the preamp. 
Higher End DACs
If I was spending that much not really, maybe if you already had the T+A preamp or one comparable.  
Ditching Roon going back to BluOS for Bluesound Node 2i
If all you do is stream Tidal/ Amazon I don't  see any reason for roon just an extra expense.  
Higher End DACs
The Streamer/Dac looks to be $35,000, the streamer/dac/pre $37,500.https://www.thecableco.com/components/digital.html?dir=desc&order=price 
Dirac Live default
I read where people were having problems if they were  running Mojave on their Mac and you upgraded. If you're using a Mac it could that.  
Higher End DACs
The T+A SD 3100HV is a streaming DAC, the SDV 3100HV is a streaming DAC preamp.https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/audiosystems/hv-series/sd-3100-reference-streaming-dac-2/https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/audiosystems/hv-series/sdv-3100-reference-streaming-dac-pre...