VPI Aries/JMW 10/Lyra Delos -- Phono preamp rec?

Thanks for the helpful responses! It's nice to know there are many other out there with similar combos. Sounds like the Manley Chinook needs to be seriously considered. I also called the folks at music Direct and was recommended the Avid Pulsus, Icon PS1, Rega Aria, and Luxman. First two were a bit out of my price range but were strongly recommended. Any thoughts on these?

Hi Peter, just read the reviews of your Liberty B2B-1 and am definitely intrigued. In addition, price point is more in my range than the Manley at this time. May very well contact you in the near future.

Thanks to all for your ongoing responses! Seems like I've got a number of options to think about here!

That BMC mcci also looks intriguing but unfortunately is out of my price range. How much were you able to get the demo for?

Thanks for the suggestion! It seems like the Chinook is a strong contender. I've decided to save up and shoot for something around the $2000 mark.

Any thoughts on the Ayre P-5xe or Parasound JC3 for this setup?

Again, thanks for the comments! It's a tough debate right now which unit to get. Parasound vs Ayre vs Chinook. Would love to listen to all three of them but I don't think that will happen.

Thanks to all for your thoughts over the last week. I decided to get a Parasound JC3 and was able to get a demo from a local at a really great price. I'll report back with my thoughts in a couple of weeks!