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Fear of volume control
@invalid what preamp do you have? 
Denon DCD-A110 vs Luxman D-03x
"it seems that generally the SACD layer is only slightly more resolving"Good point.  I have not heard about what you have mentioned, neither here, or anywhere else. It may be more resolving, but not enough to make an audible difference. I do have ... 
Denon DCD-A110 vs Luxman D-03x
Your hybrid CD`s will play within a regular CD player.The Luxman is the more regarded player. 
tube DAC noise
I own the Jolida version of your Black Ice DAC, and I have had no noise issues with it. Originally, I did swap out the stock tubes with replacements . That, may have prevented me from experiencing the same problem as you have. I own a tube preamp... 
Speaker cleaning and maintenance
" car rubber protectant to the surrounds" If you want to go that route, I`d recommend 303 protectant. Stay away from anything with sylicone . I get the impression that you leave the grills off your speakers. If so, the cones will collect more dust... 
Need some quick expert opinions trying to decide between 3 DAC's
Schiit Bifrost 2, Denafrips Ares 2, or MHDT Labs Orchid. 
Suggestions for New CD Player
hshifi,How is Mike Holm doing? I remember when his audio store was from a three story house, in Lisle. My NAD 515 cdp , I bought from there, still working great. 
This website has become S-L-O-W
Have you performed any maintenance on your browser? It may help to clear any browsing and history data. It, also, helps to have an Ad Blocker. 
Suggestions for New CD Player
hickamore :I stand corrected. In English, "A cdp can be prone to issues". and" don’t marry Dora, she can be prone to issues" 
preamp upgrade suggestion around $2000
Is there such a thing, a "good" solid state preamp? 
Suggestions for New CD Player
I would suggest the Cambridge transport, teamed with a Denafrips Ares II. Or,if you could stretch that $1500, a little, a MHDT tubed dac .The Marantz is a good suggestion.Like you alluded to, I would be careful not to put too much money into a cdp... 
ISO Pucks with Harbeth and Sklyan Stands
Check out the following website: https://herbiesaudiolab.com 
Dac methodology
It does not sound like a DAC issue, to me. Those are very good DACs you have.Have you decoupled your speakers from the floor? That would make a big difference in SQ, like having new speakers. Try, also, moving your speakers away from the rear wall... 
Schiit order issue - anyone receiving shipments?
No problem here. I placed my order on New Years eve. Items have shipped out on Jan 6th.It may depend on what you are ordering. 
What’s the best DAC match for the Cambridge Audio CXC original or V2?
I would suggest an Audio Mirror Tubadour III or MHDT Orchid  DAC.I am surprised that you find the Bifrost "cold".