Garebear, if you don't mind me saying, you're component selection is awsome, I love Avalon speakers, older Rowland amps and your CEC. That's a great match, dude.
As far as conditioning goes, I'd opt for a Hydra, even if you can "borrow one" try it, you'll love it. I own the original version and will never take it out of my system, sorry !! I heard a system similar to yours, Rowland Mono 9's, Ascent Mk.2's, Wadia and a Basis front end, Cardas Hexlink Golden cabling, I was blown away, it was (and still is) the best sound I ever heard. That was before line conditioning and power cords came into heavy play too.
As far as conditioning goes, I'd opt for a Hydra, even if you can "borrow one" try it, you'll love it. I own the original version and will never take it out of my system, sorry !! I heard a system similar to yours, Rowland Mono 9's, Ascent Mk.2's, Wadia and a Basis front end, Cardas Hexlink Golden cabling, I was blown away, it was (and still is) the best sound I ever heard. That was before line conditioning and power cords came into heavy play too.