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How close are you to being to your endgame? My system outline and I'm almost there.
Don’t really need to upgrade.  Have added things, no upgrades/replacements since 2011 Decware Mini Torii 2011 Ref 3A de Capo speakers 2010 VPI HW-19 mk iv with jelco SA250-st Shure V15VxMR jico stylus 2007 Emotiva ERC-4. 2020 replaced MH cd-25... 
I would like to add a streamer to my Krell Illusiion II
Good choice, love mine  
If there is one thing you could change in your current system. What would it be?
Maybe a more efficient speaker.  The Ref 3A de Capos do well with a 4 watt Decware amp but every now and then a speaker with a 95db or above would be nice. lol   
1990 Radio Shack catalog
@simao    since the gon wants my digits and CC in order to reply to your message   Well. I’ve run the de capos with tubes. Primaluna PL II—35wpc   A Grommes PHI-26.  A 2/6 watt EL-84 tube amp   The best is a Decware Mini Torii a 4 watt t... 
What does your DAC sound like
Check out the MHDT DACS. R2R with a tube output, very analog and musical  
??? What Is Your Favorite Speaker Finish ???
Wood: Cherry, Oak, Exotic.  as long as it blends in with my Stickley and Limbert  
Sound quality differences in streamers
Go for the Wiim.  Ultra is great using it with an external DAC (MHDT StocKholm ii)  
DIN Phono Cable
Easiest thing to do is to get a 5-pin din phono cable.  They are all the same except for quality and price :). you can get a straight pin or a right angle pin depending on how much room you have between TT and the platform.   I have a VPI HW-19 mk... 
Speaker choice without need for deep bass
Check out Reference 3A de Capo i .  Good price on used.  Will get loud but detailed and decent bass for a stand mount  
Upgrade ....streamer or amp?
If you have a separate DAC look at Wiim.  I'm using the Ultra because I wanted to be able to stream music off of a HD and use a separate DAC (MHDT)  
Troubleshooting help
Swap input cables right and left to see where its coming from.  one device at a time  
Need some advice: Found some Audio Equipment
Check current prices on hifishark    
What stylus do Shure V15 users prefer?
I have a Shure V15 Type VxMR and have been very happy with the Jico SAS stylus    
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
I'm pretty much done.  Have a decent mid level system.  Added a streamer to make things easier.  with a 4 watt int amp I'm tempted to replace my speakers but they sound good and I don't listen to loud levels anymore.  Almost always buy used.  
Do You Unplug Equipment During Thunderstorms?
Always and when we travel.  Borrowed my brothers NAD amp years ago.  Lightning hit a tree right outside the house.  Fried it. Never again.