fuzztone

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Move From AVR to Integrated?
AVRs are for surround. What possible other reason could you have for using one?  If you need a bunch of cheap features crammed in a box you seem to be at the wrong forum. 
Cautionary Tale
There is no "perfect system"Either you enjoy what you have or you don't. Not my problem. 
Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog?
The answer of course is yes. I don't know any of them personally. 
how to convert dvd's and blu rays to digital store them and play them back on your TV?
$30https://www.techclassy.com/wonderfox-dvd-ripper-pro-review/Or if you know how, find a free one. I’ve got a free Blu one but never got around to getting a cheap Blu drive for the PC. 
how to convert dvd's and blu rays to digital store them and play them back on your TV?
You need a ripper program. Once the discs are converted to files you can play them with Plex media server (free) on a smart TV or Roku, Chromecast, Fire Stick etc connected to the same network. I can play anything on the computer via Plex. It’s ju... 
how to convert dvd's and blu rays to digital store them and play them back on your TV?
Just use a ripper program. There are gobs of ’em.Put them on a drive and plug them into a player.Roku Ultra $80. Old ones work fine too. Or a Samsung, LG or TCL TV.Are you late to the party or what?Been doing this for 20 years. Just to avoid previ... 
Receiver
+1 On Anthem 
Bryston BDP-1 vs Bluesound Node 2i
Then it's settled for now. Enjoy. 
Minidsp shd
I have the Studio version with an external DAC. I use the headphone phone amp for breaking in cable and cans. Mostly use the streamer. It was the easiest to get going, near plug and play, 2 pages. I have  SPDIF fom my Puffin Phono pre running thro... 
I had asked once, but did not buy then,...so a headphone question..
Under $100 Sony MDR-V6. Same as 7506.Bright on top but good monitors.Unlike Grado, they are built to last. 30 years only pad flakes. 
Preamp for under $400 with tone/bass adjustment?
Or look for a used Dynaco PAT-4. Bass and Treble for each channel plus loudness and filters. 
BIOS update reaps SQ reward
Have you tried Fidelizer? 
PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamp vs. Allinic H1202
Demo.Only your ears know for sure. 
Bryston BDP-1 vs Bluesound Node 2i
If you’re doing Roon just get a Metrum.As new as fresh snow.Get as much as you wanna spend from $400 up. They come with internal power.With Roon, do not orry about control apps.The Baby sounds almost as good as a tricked out Allo for more money. 
Looking for suggestions for a network capable DAC/Streamer
What is your stream source? It makes all the difference.