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Upgrading System...Help/opinions on Parasound and others?

Hi! I'm new to Audiogon...have been into hi-fi for about 10 years now.
I'm going to be slowly upgrading my system over the next year or two.  For a turntable, I am thinking Music Hall mmf-7.3, with Schiit Mani phono stage.  For speakers, I'm most likely going with Joseph Audio (not sure which ones yet).  I already have a Marantz CD-6006 which I adore.  ANYWAY...my question is more about a pre-amp/power amp.  My current system is listed at the bottom if you're interested.

My short list is:Parasound NewClassic 200 Pre (would use with my current AMC 2100 amp)
Prima Luna EVO 100 Integrated Amp (if going tube)Vincent SV-237MK (also if going tube and I feel like spending a little more)
NAD C165BEE

Any opinions on these pairings are welcome, as in, would the pre and power amp do the turntable and speakers justice? What I'm really looking for is a nice pre/power amp that will pair well with the 7.3 turntable, drive good speakers, has tone control and preferably a bypass-able phono stage so that I can use the Mani.
Thank you kindly! :)

Current System:Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC with 2M Blue and acrylic platterMarantz CD6006 CD player
Marantz 2240 (using as pre-amp)AMC 2100 power ampFocal Aria 906 speakers
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branden_8091 OP
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Also sorry about the formatting in my question, it wasn't like that in the text box.
branden_8091 OP
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Thanks for your input! It really has impressed me overall, and I've yet to audition one.  Unfortunately that's the only one on my list I'd have trouble auditioning unless I went out of province...but somewhere around me may be able to direct order one.
branden_8091 OP
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I'm in Canada, Audio Advisor will only ship that to a US address, plus it would cost about $500 more compared to the Canadian distributor.  I'll see if they have free returns though :)

There may be a store a few hours away from me that *could* order one in, I'd have to give them a call.  The more I look into the Vincent the more I realize it's just what I'm looking for.
branden_8091 OP
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treynolds155  Interesting! The only reason I wasn't really considering the NewClassic integrated mostly because of its small size, I figured it would have thermal problems.  Then again, didn't look at any reviews! I'll consider it now though.
branden_8091 OP
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dsotm073 No problem, but I'm not quite in the market for one yet...have to save my pennies! I also wager you're in the US, shipping to/from
Canada is so ridiculous it'd surely undo any savings.
cal18 Interesting, thanks :) I'll be sure and audition both.

branden_8091 OP
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I like Parasound.

Never heard the classic line. Skip the P5 if you find it used. Go for the P7 or newer.
I believe it just came out last year.  I'll probably audition my top 3 when the time comes. :)
branden_8091 OP
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Thanks :) I'm going to start auditioning to get an idea of sound...will likely make a follow up thread!
branden_8091 OP
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treynolds155 Ah I see! I was unaware.  I hope that the dealer near me will let me take one home to try. :)
jaytor I'm glad to hear Parasound is good! I wish the unit I'm interested in wasn't so low profile though, ah well, can't win 'em all!
branden_8091 OP
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@corelli Thanks, another option to investigate :)
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@twoch Internet switch?
branden_8091 OP
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@hilde45 I ended up going a different direction and went for separates, SS amp and a Schiit Freya+ (which I'm waiting for still)...but I do already have a Schiit Bitfrost and have heard it with a Freya+, SS amplification and a range of speakers. It is superb. 
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