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Is there an integrated amp that can beat my...
I'd focus on upgrading your source components in a big way before thinking about changing your amplification. 
Smallest Bookshelf Speaker Worth Listening To
Westlake Lc4.75 
What percent of your system cost is for cables?
My interconnects, speaker cables, and power cords comprise 6% of the retail cost of my Basis-Graham-ClearAudio / Boulder / Westlake system. This percentage would probably drop to 2% - 3% if I took the cost of acoustic treatments into consideration. 
Basic Repertoire
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Cables 101 for a beginner
In my opinion, the speaker cables are most important. In your case, since you only need speaker cables and one interconnect, you can easily buy quality stuff, like Cardas Neutral Reference. As far as power cords, conditioners, etc. go, I'd forget ... 
Are you Elegant, Stylish and Obsessive?
First, consider a 200 milligram dose of Zoloft. I hear it works wonders for OCD patients. (I'm joking, of course...)Second, check out www.rackittm.com They hve everything you need. I use their products myself, and am thrilled. 
Best Tonearm Cable Under 600.00
You'd be better of buying the new Graham Robin for $795, which comes with a cable better than that used in the Origin Live. Better arm, better cable, and probably within your budget if you sell your 250 and dedicate the proceeds toward the Graham. 
Help with phono pre-amp
MS Phonomena 
Vertical Bi-amp using 2 power amps v mono blocks
What speakers are you using? 
Nitty Gritty or VPI, Which record cleaner ? ? ? ?
I've owned both the NG "MiniPro" and the VPI HW-17F and decided to stick with the VPI. The NG just isn't near as good as the 17F, in my opinion. Money well spent... 
Anyone recommend the best small speakers for cheap
Westlake Lc4.75 www.westlakeaudio.com 
Servicing Vintage Equipment
The best tube shop I know of in Colordo is Intrinsic Sound on S Brodway in Denver. 
IC's for Electrocompaniet EMC1
Electrocompaniet makes their own cables... 
All ML or mix & match with Electrostatics?
There's no need to go with all Levinson in order to achieve your desired results. Here's what I'd recommend: Boulder 1012 preamplifier/DACLevinson 37 transportBoulder 1060 power amplifierCardas Golden Reference interconnects and speaker cables Car... 
RB300 maintainance...
Maybe try reducing the anti-skate a bit?