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iPad Mini as control device for network player
I’ve used my Mini for Audirvana, Bel Canto Seek app, and Roon with no issues or complaints whatsoever. 
Stereo Times list of the " 2020 MOST WANTED COMPONENTS"
The only thing that piqued my interest (and didn't break the bank) were the Spatial Audio open baffle speakers. 
A DAC to help overcome compressed music?
You’re discovering an unintended consequence of having an upgraded, and revealing, audio system. The higher up the audio food chain you go, the more likely you are to notice that some recordings just sound bad. If you were to upgrade your DAC you ... 
Not in love with my system yet. Help!
Speaker level connection for REL subwoofers isn’t set in stone. My 2 channel system is powered by an Anthem STR integrated amp. I have my 2 T5’s hooked up to the subwoofer outputs on the amp so that I can take advantage of room correction. You als... 
Not in love with my system yet. Help!
REL’s are generally pretty easy to get dialed in. If you’re trying to do double duty with them, that is using them for both home theater and for 2 channel, that may be your problem. What you want out of a sub for HT is different than for music. Wi... 
Better sounding alternatives to Blue Node Vault 2i
Why not just re-rip them on your pc and then put them on a NAS. 
Not in love with my system yet. Help!
How do you have the REL’s connected?  
Levinson 585 and MQA
No experience with the 585, but I will say I much prefer Qobuz hi res over Tidal MQA. 
Need Help- Bel Canto 2.7 or Chord Hugo 2 for Desktop setup
I eventually went from a MacBook Pro running Audirvana to the Bel Canto eOne Stream feeding a W4S DAC and couldn’t be happier. 
Need Help- Bel Canto 2.7 or Chord Hugo 2 for Desktop setup
Those are two excellent DAC’s. How they’re going to sound is also dependent on the downstream gear, and realistically you’d be best served by finding a way to audition them with your gear, in your listening space. Also, if you’re using your MacBoo... 
5 cartridges - Cello, vdH, Benz, Zu, Hana - what stays and what goes?
I’ll echo what others have said, with the components you have it’s in your best interest to learn how to mount a cartridge (easy) and setup a turntable (really not that hard). It’s not important what others think, what IS important is what sounds ... 
APPLE TV+ 4k
Happy user here. Only gripe is the touch pad remote😡 
Home ripping to flac
Take a look at the Brennan B2. It is primarily a ripper/vault, but can also act as a player too. 
"Bridge Over Trouble Water" sounds artificial
Really need more info. What was the equipment that sounded good, and what is your new equipment? 
Can anyone recommend a good streamer/DAC?
As Moto well-stated, there’s an endless list of solutions. TBS, I’m just going to put a recommendation in for my personal solution -A Bel Canto e.One Stream feeding a W4S DAC.