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McIntosh C2700 or Luxman L38uC
I've had the CL38U SE for about three years. Prior to that I had a CJ ET3 SE. There is no comparison. Just 1K difference in price but miles difference between the preamps. The 38 had more dynamics top end is detailed not rolled off like the CJ. Wh... 
Looking for a pre amp
If you want a tube alternative check out the Rogue RP-5. A little less than the Anthem. Excellent gear made in the USA. 
Looking for a pre amp
I second the choice for the Anthem. Considering the music you like and the equipment you own it would be a good fit. 
Upgrading Aerial Acoustics Model 7T
He doesn't have the speakers. He's just using the ad to get back at Michael. That ad has been out for about three years. Not realistic that those speakers would be available that long. 
Upgrading Aerial Acoustics Model 7T
That ad has been out for a while. He has a long feud w/Michael Kelly. He bashes Aerial all the time.  
Just received my new Luxman CL-1000 pre-amp.
Congrats on the purchase. I heard the CL-1000 at my local dealer some months back. It was hooked up to the MQ-300 amp. I can't remember the speaker but the detail of the music was incredible. He only had it for a few weeks so it wasn't fully broke... 
Upgrading Aerial Acoustics Model 7T
You may want to wait for a while. Michael Kelly's 30T will be coming out.  
Recommendation for MM cartridge to fit Linn Ittok LVII arm that will outperform Adikt
When I had my Linn w/Ittok arm I used a Dynavector 10x5 high output MC. Eventually I purchased a better phono stage and upgraded to a Dynavector 20xl2 LOMC.  
Phono Cartridge for Luxman PD-171 Turntable
I own a PD-171 and use a Dynavector 20xl2. Quiet, no surface noise, dynamic w/plenty of detail. I have it hooked up to the Luxman CL38U SE tube preamp. I'm using the phono from the CL38.  
Luxman D380 and Luxman pd 171
I use a Cambridge Audio BD752 universal player. I play it also w/my Blusound Node through the RME ADI-2 DAC into my Luxman. I use Aerial 5T speakers what are you using? 
Luxman D380 and Luxman pd 171
Luxman sells the D-N150 CD player. It's 8 1/4" x 11 3/4". It also has a built in DAC which you can hook up your streamer to. By the way I have a CL38U SE and the PD-171 w/a Dynavector  20xl 2 MC cart. The phono section on the CL38 is excellent. 
Itching to upgrade preamp...
The Luxman CL38U C is in this price range. The late Art Dudley rated favorably w/his Shindo. It was also rated Class A on the Tube Preamp listing. A big bonus is the phono section. Worth auditioning, if you can. 
How do I hook up 2 preamps to one amp
I have a Luxman CL38U SE and a Krell Showcase processor for movies. On my Bryston amp I hook up the RCA outputs to the Luxman and the Balanced outputs to the Krell. I just flip the switch on the amp. I've had tube preamps for years and this saves ... 
Affordable US Made Tube Pre/Power or Integrated Options
Dennis Had Inspire Audio. Dennis the Founder and former President of Cary Audio builds tube Amps and Preamps to order. You can contact him on E-Bay his handle is Radioman 731.  
CJ Preamp Teflon Recap
Be prepared for a long break in period. 300-500 hours.