If you want to get way beyond an EAR and JTLI, I agree with Piedpiper on Lyra Connoisseur, Wavestream Kinetics, but would add Aesthetix Io Signature as top for me in no particular order. I've owned all three and could have lived with any one of those three- right now the Wavestream Pre-amp and Phono stages are providing beautiful music my system.
Also the other recommendations will improve your music system. Most (all) are so expensive. Did you have a price range in mind?
Also the other recommendations will improve your music system. Most (all) are so expensive. Did you have a price range in mind?