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Balanced v unbalanced input to Ayre preamps
Ayre gear is optimized for balanced connections and always sounds best when run fully balanced. If the Oppo is truly balanced (dual differential), then you'll get the best results that way.  
Ortofon quintet vs. cadenza series
The Quintet line is a great value, but lacks the musicality of the Cadenza line. The Cadenza is more resolving and engaging with a very natural presentation. It does everything the Quintet does and takes it to the next level.  
Any comments on DAC going direct to power amplifier or to pre-ampliifer?
In my experience you can get very good results going from a digital source w/ VC directly into an amp, but the quality of those results very much depends on the design and implementation of the digital VC. I find that even the best digital compone... 
New Release CD Players $1000 - $1500
The Arcam CDS27, which is a universal disc player that will play CD/SACD/UPnP Streaming/USB DAC is $1500 and sounds great.