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Get a DAC for CD63SE or a new CD?
The Monarchy DAC's are very natural AND dynamic. Awesome value. The 63SE is a nice sounding player. You system has to be up to it to appreciate differences in Hi end digital. 
Best Amp for under $2000.
Belles 150A. Beats the McCormack DNA 1 on all fronts and costs less. 
Amp for Acarian Alon IIs
I know you might dismiss this, but biamp the top with a Adcom GFA-535 (original NOT II) and the bottom with a Onkyo M504. Ive tried MANY amps, some costing more than my Alons. This combo puts you there. I dont know if its the impedence or what, bu... 
Best speaker for 6 grand max.
Listen to Audio Physics' Virgo 
Passive attenuator/ preamp
Less is more with an audio signal. If you have short connects to your amp, go for it.