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Discontinued?
Discontinued months ago as the drive unit from OPPO is not available anymore. 
Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As
Nola K.O. is where I went from Vandersteen.  
Maggie Fans Chime in: Need recommendation for amp to drive Maggies (MMGs and 1.7i)
Brand new Odyssey Khartago for less than a $1000 also with 20 year warranty. If you find a used one the warranty is transferable one time. 
Most impressive small footprint speaker
Do you have an "unlimited budget?"  If not what is the purpose of this exercise?  Regardless "most impressive" is a personal judgement.  
My 1st Tube Equipment Experience
Sounds like you have found a good match then.   
Harbeth vs. Focal - Apples and Oranges...
If your set up is optomized for bookshelf style speakers then I would stick with the Sopra 1's.  The BHK combo will also smooth them out a bit which to me would be a good thing.  
My 1st Tube Equipment Experience
Is that with the preamp’s gain set to high or low? Also what speaker are you using?  If you are having to put your ear to the tweeter to hear the hiss then you are good to go so just enjoy what the Herron brings to the table.  
My 1st Tube Equipment Experience
Dropping the gain level on the Herron to the low gain position should pretty much eliminate any noise even right at the tweeter. Then you can leave the amp on the default(shipped) position. Should also give you more "travel" on the volume control.  
Music Direct - Audio Hardware Seller?
Not only are they a legitimate first rate audio hardware dealer they in fact now own several brands themselves that they bought out. 
My 1st Tube Equipment Experience
Did you try both gain levels on the preamp with all three gain levels on the amp to try and find the best match?  Other than that with a speaker of average or higher sensitivity it is not uncommon to hear some small level of tube hiss if your put ... 
Computer to DAC Streamer
DaveThat's going to be a tough one to tackle if you want the name to start with "Audio."  Why not just change the name to Audio Doctor, N.J.?  In today's audio environment the product line being current is more important than the name from my pers... 
Computer to DAC Streamer
That's better but it needs to be finished soon before you change any more brands.  That old site still being up and contrary to the products you push doesn't inspire confidence. 
Computer to DAC Streamer
DaveJust a thought.  Maybe all the time you spend posting here would be better served by making your own website more current and accurate than this if this is you. https://www.audiodoctor.com/  
Why are there so many PS Audio BHK-mono or stereo amps for sale? What Gives?
And five are dealers. 
Under $3K streaming dac suggestions, Roon Ready?
The Teac is an excellent choice in your price range. I have owned one since November.  Audiotroy will be around shortly no doubt to tell you the Lumin T2 is your best choice.  I have also owned the Lumin D series in the past and the Teac is just b...