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NAD M10 V2 compared to Naim Uniti Atom
@audiotroy thank you for the insights. I will give you guys a call Monday.   
Need a big favor picking a preamp
If you want to hear the instruments sound the way they were meant to sound go straight to the Nagra.  Nagra is, after all, made up of musicians. Currently own the Nagra Tube Dac with separate power supply and it is the best piece of equipment I ow... 
Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice
Lot of great choices......here are few brands I enjoy: Wilson Kharma Sonus Faber  Couple of add on: Make sure that your amp and the speakers are a great match and play well together.  For example, Audio Research and Wilson, McIntosh and Sonus... 
Speaker and amp advice needed
Sonus Faber + McIntosh = Good Match Focal + McIntosh = Not Such a Good Match Suggest you demo some different combinations of equipment until you find the right match for you.   
Streaming DAC recommendation
Recommend Lumin. Have had both the D2 and T2 connected to a Nucleus +.     
*DAC
@navyachts No, like Computer Audio Design.  More Music. Less Noise. Https://Www.Computeraudiodesign.com check it out    
*DAC
Hearing more subtleties in your system could mean lowering your noise floor with something like CAD unit. You could also demo some different types of cables and power cords as well.  Your equipment may be perfectly fine but to get that extra 10-15... 
What was the best (most impactful) piece of new equipment to hit the market in 2023?
+1. I think it hit the market a couple years ago but hit my system in 2023 ….. Grimm MU1.   
Lumin Hifi Rose or Aurender
Lumin all day long!  Have had 2 units!!   Check out the X1!!  
Phono preamp, all suggestions welcome
Check out Vertere audio.  About $1500.   
Streamer Comparison and Suggestions
I have owned two different Lumin products and have been very happy with both of them. Based on your budget you could probably grab a great deal on a Lumin X1 that is previously owned. Good luck and let us know what you decide to do.  
Cable supports on the cheap...
When I first tested this I took paper towel and toilet paper insides and cut them down to a few inches then cut out a groove in the middle and set them up to get my cables off the ground.  Using the paper towel cylinder allowed me to cut different... 
Martin Logan vs. Everything
Sounds like you landed in your sweet spot. I had a pair of 13a’s  in my one system and a pair of 15a’s in my other listening room with matching ML Force 212 subs. I liked them so much I even had the Illusion C34a center channel on both systems.   ... 
Subwoofer Basics Help
Give REL a call and they will walk you through specific setup based on your equipment.   
Which Would You Choose?
Upgrade your speakers, keep the amp and upgrade cabling.