As @rhljazz mentioned, I don't see any reason to sell the cables at this point. Since they take the sonics in a direction this way or that way reflecting your system and your personal tastes, and you don't know where you will end up, it makes sense to hold on to them. Who knows, they may fit in perfectly in the end.
Likewise, I'll go along with @rhljazz not just with the cables, but also the Jolida phono stage. It may not suit where you ultimately wind up, but it definitely works for now.
Next, since the Oppo plays any silver disc you want, has functionality beyond physical media, could become a better digital platform if you mod it someday, always has a lot of market demand, and could even appreciate if folks develop that nostalgia sort of pricing for all things Oppo, it also looks like a keeper.
I also lean toward keeping the Hegel integrated at this point. It definitely has a richer character, but lends more than enough flexibility to allow you a broad path in terms of assessing both your next pair of loudspeakers and if you go with a new analog front-end. Once they both get sorted, you may feel happy enough to keep it, you may want a more muscular solid state amplifier, or even try tubes.
Speaking of analog, we all know most components appeal to some folks and not others. VPI tables veer strongly towards warmth, richness, lushness, and elasticity. If you want a snappier, tighter, faster, more exciting and lively presentation, you should absolutely sell the table. So here I am going against everyone else who already spoke up, and say sell it, sell it now.
The best news is you've already dumped the component I REALLY dislike, the AZ loudspeakers
Likewise, I'll go along with @rhljazz not just with the cables, but also the Jolida phono stage. It may not suit where you ultimately wind up, but it definitely works for now.
Next, since the Oppo plays any silver disc you want, has functionality beyond physical media, could become a better digital platform if you mod it someday, always has a lot of market demand, and could even appreciate if folks develop that nostalgia sort of pricing for all things Oppo, it also looks like a keeper.
I also lean toward keeping the Hegel integrated at this point. It definitely has a richer character, but lends more than enough flexibility to allow you a broad path in terms of assessing both your next pair of loudspeakers and if you go with a new analog front-end. Once they both get sorted, you may feel happy enough to keep it, you may want a more muscular solid state amplifier, or even try tubes.
Speaking of analog, we all know most components appeal to some folks and not others. VPI tables veer strongly towards warmth, richness, lushness, and elasticity. If you want a snappier, tighter, faster, more exciting and lively presentation, you should absolutely sell the table. So here I am going against everyone else who already spoke up, and say sell it, sell it now.
The best news is you've already dumped the component I REALLY dislike, the AZ loudspeakers