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Truly Balanced Cheaper Preamplifiers?
OP, stay the course. You're on the right track. Those here questioning simply are ignorant of the sonic benefits by having a fully dif balanced systemRecently Paul McGowan put out a YTV which can helpIf $$$ is tight you could get a Parasound 6 and... 
What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen.
mitchhave you actually tried MD products, or, are your simply pontificating? 
Newbie Can't Decide Which Tube Amp
https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/bob-carver-0 
Cal Audio Alpha/Delta Question
Try tube rolling and various jumpers; probably an OCC would be best 
Cal Audio Alpha/Delta Question
I had that combo back when it was introduced. Fond memories 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
I've listened to Amused to Death for decades (red book and SACD) and on some amazing systems of friends. In the past couple months I replaced my Emerald Physics KCIIs (with upgrades) with EP 3.4s to which I replaced the crap jumper wires with Wire... 
High end Class D amps?
@phd I had a HCA-2 and still have a PSAudio GCC 250 (moded as new by Chris Johnson) that I bought when it first came out. I then had several W4S models > Emerald Physics 100.2 SEs with upgraded fuses > Audio Alchemy DPA-1> PS Audio M700s,... 
Recommendation for new cables
WireWorld Series Eclipse 7 often available at a vg price since the series 8 introHe has been designing cables for over 30 years 
Acoustat Electrostatic spearkers
In the early 90s I had 2 + 2s with both the interfaces and OTL tube amps, I much preferred the OTLs, and although they sounded much better than the interfaces, the amps weren't very stable. I witnessed many cherry glowing tubes. I sold them, it wa... 
CD or DVD player to use as a transport
If you really want help, you need to delete this and redo it adding your budget 
What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen.
The problem here is the title with the word SEEN, instead of HEARDI have been using many Machina Dynamica tweak products to great effect over a decade, including the Clever Little Clocks, and yes they too perform as advertised. If his products don... 
DAC's Made in the USA
shepsI had the Stellar GC Dac/pre with the M700s. I found the dac/pre lacking in authority. I replaced it with a Audio Alchemy DDP-1 which was a bit better, until I finally was able to find a seller of the matching optional PS 5 outboard power sup... 
High end Class D amps?
phdI don't agree that today's class D can be compared to constantly evolving computersMy EVS1200 is a dual mono using IcePower As1200 modules which are highly tweaked by EVS.See the new Stereophile review of PS Audio M1200s. As amazed as MF is, I ... 
Preamp choices:Short list
+1 ncdogdoc on the Atmosphere, though Ive never had the privilege of hearing any of their kitAND it's 'merican made  
Is the marantz 30N or ruby almost a universal player
twoleftearsYou are probably correct, but I shot them an email just in case