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A great balanced R2R ladder DAC: Mhdt Lab Balanced Pagoda
I have the MHDT Labs Orchid, which I like very much.  I also have an Aqua La Voce S3, which is also NOS R2R, and so far, my favorite DAC that I've tried.  Having said that, not all delta sigma DACS suck.  I really like the way my TEAC NT-505 strea... 
A great balanced R2R ladder DAC: Mhdt Lab Balanced Pagoda
The Pagoda has a chip - it's the PCM1704 R-2R.  However, it's a different kind of chip than delta-sigma DACs.   
Replace my Marantz AV7702mkII?
For example, does the 2 chan pre need to be on when watching a movie? I think so, but that means a tube pre is kinda out of the question, since it would burn through the tubes much quicker.Your amp(s) will connect to the preamp.  The signal is rou... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bowie - Lodger 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Who - Live at Leeds deluxe edition 
Help me complete my stereo system (Harbeth, ClearAudio Concept).
Sweet! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have mine. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Sophia Pfister - S/T. I don't remember who recommended this but it's a nice EP. It came signed by the artist. 
Help me complete my stereo system (Harbeth, ClearAudio Concept).
You might try Gig Harbor Audio.  They are a Harbeth dealer near Seattle.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I have around 2,000 records and have been culling them also.  Many duplicate copies of the same title. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@reubent I'm continuing to play grade and add records to Discogs as time allows. It's going to take a while, but I've rediscovered some things in my collection that I probably haven't listened to in a few years, like that one :) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Very Best of Booker T & The MG's 
Replace my Marantz AV7702mkII?
A good preamp with home theater bypass is the way to go.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Gary Burton / Chick Corea - Crystal Silence. Finished up Light as a Feather before this. The last track - Spain, is an auditory treat. If your system does imaging and soundstage well, it's a nice demo track.  
Is It Time To Sell My Vinyl Rig?
I would put off that ingrown nose hair procedure for a while and keep enjoying the music! 
Tube pre w/ HT bypass?
What's your budget?  I have a Modwright LS 100 and while I've changed many components since I've owned it, I've had zero thoughts about replacing it.  It's more of a detailed and neutral sound than "warm and smooth".  If that's what you're looking...