Nicely thought out selection of gear.
I have a few questions on the equipment you are using.
What is the sonic signature of the Metis preamp and how does it match with your Dynaco?
Do you find the AR cdp a little on the soft side to use w/ tubes, or have you been able to highlight dynamics and detail through the use of cones and interconnects.
I'm impressed w/ the looks of your system as well as the sound I'm imagining it produces. Sweet.