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DCS Purcell stuck at testing on screen
That's troubling that a company won't offer support because a unit is old.  
Relaxed/Analog sounding DAC for under $10k (used or new)
I'll second the Weiss recommendation.  While it is highly detailed, I get absolutely zero fatigue from my Weiss Helios.  Relaxing means different things to different people - but if you mean that after an hour or so of listening you want to take a... 
Pass labs krell parasound amps
Of what you listed I would choose Pass labs.  Excellent products and support.  
New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid
Agree with @willyht   
Lumin U1 Mini + Ayre QB-9 Twenty
I've streamed from my mac mini and also my Lumin U1 Mini.  Never tried streaming across the network but don't see why it wouldn't work. I can't compare to the Proceed as I've never heard it, but the Ayre is still an excellent sounding unit.  I ha... 
Solid State preamp Brands
I'd add Pass Labs to your list.  
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
@zlone - I agree.  I have an XP-22 and it's outstanding.  I have zero sibilant.  I also had a ML pre prior to the XP-22 and bottom end is much more pronounced.  
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
I've had a Levinson preamp (326s) and it did not have the bottom end kick that others do.  It does other things well, but that's not a strong suit.  If the pre is holding back the low end it won't matter what amp you put behind it.  
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
Preamp may be holding you back...  
Upgrade speakers or DAC
Speakers  
Streamer, Dac,with Pre Amp
I've got an Ayre QB-9 Twenty DAC I'm selling.  Add a decent streamer and you will outperform lots of much higher priced setups.  
Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp
Revels are a great choice.  I've used Aerial's with Levinson with excellent results too.  
IsoTek Titan V5
The V5 Titan is designed for amplifiers and uses a direct coupled circuit for minimal resistance and max current.  The other cleaners designed for sources have more resistance as a result of more cleaning of the incoming power.  Sources sound bett... 
Jack Russell
Go on youtube and find some of the old live performances from 1988.  Amazing.     Right up to the end he sounded great. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aehOJ6wZUt4  
Jack Russell
One of the greatest hard rock singers of the 80's without question. RIP   If you are a fan of rock check out the Great White album Once Bitten - amazing from start to finish.