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Do I need a new amp?
Kinki  Studio  EX Series M-1   is in your price range.HT bypassGood reviews.https://www.kinki-studio.com/ex-m1 
Small Floorstander?
Bryston A 320 years warrantyhttps://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/speaker/floor-standing/bryston-model-a3-floor-standing-speaker-r...Tannoy Revolution XT 6fhttp://www.hifi-review.net/465-tannoy-revolution-xt-6f.html 
Do you have a defining musical moment from your early years?
The way I understand your story , is that your mother, by giving youthis birthday gift, ( with her hard earned money ) , was telling  you that music and culture was important for a balanced life.This is quite a gift. 
Amp for Sopra 2
I would look at a used McIntosh MC205  power amp.McIntosh and Focal are fine together.I have both brand . 
CHORD Hugo TT2 vs TEAC NT-505 + TEAC CG-10M Master Clock
TEAC NT-505  is also a streamerHugo TT2  , I think ,  is only a DACThere is also , iFi Pro iDSD 
Cabinet Cooling
https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-AIRPLATE-Thermostat-Cabinets/dp/B00QFWWZQOI do not know about the noise produced 
Anyone Have Experience With the Macintosh MVP901?
Pioneer UDP LX 800 specs look good.But when will it be availlable ?https://www.homecinemachoice.com/content/pioneer-udp-lx800-ultra-hd-blu-ray-player-reviewhttps://www.hifinews.com/content/pioneer-udp-lx800-universal-bd-player 
Digital clock - any recommendations?
The most affordablehttps://www.m2techusa.com/collections/frontpage/products/evo-clock-precision-clock-generatoryou must buy an highend  BNC cable How cost the Esoteric  compare to your Marantz ?May be with Marantz , the difference will be subtile 
For those who've moved from "vintage" to newer units
What you may get  for you amp.The price in Canadian $ for a Dynaco 70https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649512771-dynaco-stereo-70/https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649507824-dynaco-st70-tube-amplifier/https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/de... 
For those who've moved from "vintage" to newer units
1)  Financial : what is your budget ?2)  Sound     :  what do you like  ?3)  Matching : the integrated amplifier must be a good match with                         your EV Interface D2 speakers.4)  any  Internet streaming ?5)  a tube integrated  : ... 
Question about streamer to "serve" 2 systems
Elton John Madman Across The Water DSD 1.7 Go yellow Brick Road DSD 3.5 GoLed Zepplin 1 DSD 1.76 GoArcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso DSD 2.51 Go( 24 tunes )It is obvious that DSD is better than MP3Anything is better than MP3if you really want to p... 
Question about streamer to "serve" 2 systems
DSD can only be downloaded from High Resolution internet site.It has to be bought. It is expensiveyou can not stream  DSD.one DSD album has as much gigabytes as a 2 hours BlueRay.And it is only via USB input that it can be played.Some blueray play... 
Power strip for sequenced preamp/amp turn on and turn off?
@trianglezerius Thanks . I will take a look at Pi Audio Groups Uberbuss. I realy appreciate.My power amplifiers ( solid state ) and my processor are  ´´ ON ´´  24/7   , so I do not use  the ´´ delay’´ feature. 
Power strip for sequenced preamp/amp turn on and turn off?
@trianglezerius I am a bit surprised because  the two outlets , dedicated to Amps or Sub , are supposed to be  ´´ unfiltered ´´I own both : APC H10 and APC H15 . May be , my ears are getting to old to  hear the difference. 
Power strip for sequenced preamp/amp turn on and turn off?
@trianglezerius Do you use another power conditioner brand for audio ?or is your amp  connected in the wall socket ?