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Seriously considering tube preamp…opinions?
You ever thought about a hybrid? https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=VISV237MK 
Anyone with experience with the Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC?
Here is a review. If you read through  the comments the designer Bruno Putzeys discusses it. It's  the best DAC they ever tested. https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/mola-mola-tambaqui-dac-and-streamer-revie... 
Wiring question : amp-sub-speakers
I looked up your sub you need to wire like the manual says and set the crossover and volume on the sub. 
Wiring question : amp-sub-speakers
I am not sure about  Polk but I had a NHT sub years ago that only sounded right if wired amp to sub to main speakers and you set the crossover on the sub.  
Comparison of latest DAC chips
ASR has some good discussions and links that explain the differences in DAC architecture. First the analog has to be converted to digital nowadays this is done almost exclusively with Delta Sigma ADCs. The goal is get the signal as true as possibl... 
good laptop-computer just for the audio
I have used both but it's years ago when I used the laptop to stream music files all I remember is I didn't  stay with it as it never sounded as good as playing CDs. When streaming services like Tidal came along I knew I didn't want the hassle of ... 
Upgrade from Cambridge CXN
Node2i does a good job the app interface is easy to use but if you bypass the internal dac you will have to have an external dac that supports MQA. I am going to be selling mine soon and getting the NAD C658 which I imagine sounds very similar  wi... 
good laptop-computer just for the audio
"I don’t know of a good streamer with XLR outputs. I have looked at this possibility and it has to have Tidal capability. Any recommendations less than 1000USD?""Lumin U1 mining, XLR and Tidal. $2K. Done."Since when is $2K less than $1K? 
Chemically Altered Audio
Oh you're using carpenter's glue I was thinking of PVC glue and you were stoned.  
New Breaker Box-Should I upgrade?
Just for info twin breakers are not allowed in all panel boxes. I would assume your electrician knows this, there is usually a diagram on the box showing how many and where in the box they can be used.  
Comparison of latest DAC chips
ASR recently did measurements on the Mola Mola Tambaqui and said it was  the best dac he ever tested. Bruno Putzeys chimed in on the comments as well. ASR is a source like any other. 
Room Correction without loosing MQA and DSD
I don't  use roon glad the hear that Dirac has worked well for you.  
Room Correction without loosing MQA and DSD
I see where you said it only passes 24/96 sorry I didn't  catch that. 
What Possessed Me to Do This?
Rent an appliance cart. 
Room Correction without loosing MQA and DSD
I am a bit confused I have been looking at the miniDSP SHO Studio which doesn't  have a dac, if I connect to my network through ethernet doesn't the Studio just pass the signal to the dac? If the dac can do MQA and DSD you're saying the signal for...