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How much $$ do bells and whistles add to preamp?
Just buy what you want. It's easier to find lack of features rather than  any uneeded attributes.   
You know you have audiophile system when...
Tell me why I should care.  
What are the good (inexpensive) headphone amps?
Hard to beat a Vali 2 with a liked tube.  
Heard the Margo Timmons solo release?
Enjoy.  
Cable TV music source
SoundScapes  
No Downside of Conditioners for Source Equipment?
I got blisters on me fingers.  
2 channel preamp for music only system
Yes. It’s all a matter of gain. I look at features first in a preamp.The stuff you suggest is fine. I would just make sure they do what you desire.  
Competitive class D amp suggestions
Orchard?   https://orchardaudio.com/product/starkrimson_ulra_500w_amp_module/    
Axpona 2022 what impressed you?
David Janszen and Edgar Choueirin Room 1406 Impressed by the Cabasse Pearl Keshi’s in the Upscale Room. All they need is an analog input.  
Higher amperage fuse for sound quality
Have not tried but +1 for HiFi Tuning.  
Where/how to start?
My pathway was get a DAC to sincerely enjoy. Then get some sources. Currently I have 5 streamers, phono (via a Puffin) and a CDT all remotely selectable. If you want to go with active speakers you usually have to use their DAC.  
The Music at AXPONA 2022
Nowadaze it’s mostly Qobuz. Although I saw in print to suggest tracks, I didn’t see any requests asked for. I did see some flash drives come outta pockets. Al though I would not consider a system that could not play USB-A I suspect that many show... 
You Want Affordable Hi-Fi, try this set-up.
$3400? https://www.musicdirect.com/speakers/Wharfedale-Linton-85th-Anniversary-Bookshelf-Speakers-with-Stands?variant=WWFLINTONSW&gclid=CjwKCAjwjZmTBhB4EiwAynRmD2YRCK27yVo5WAkVU-ILKKc96DWrSfHXuTyZWoYcxmnWGWZ3baxOTxoCFtAQAvD_BwE    
How do I open VAC Standard LE MkII chassis?
The most common are 2 & 2.5.  
Can left brain- right brain balance affect what you hear?
@thecarpathian  Brain dominance maybe not BUT suffer a detached retina in your dominant eye and get back to us about myths.