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Upgrade path direction
djspinner, it was not a sump pump.   mesch, I think you're comment is spot on about my current situation.   Some good comments to chew on, as always I appreciate everyone's time and comments.  
Top 3 songs to evaluate a system
Great stuff here, I absolutely love threads like this. Here are my three picks:Roger Waters / Amused to Death / Too Much Rope - The track starts with a man chopping wood and each stroke and should have a hard edge defined center image position. Th... 
Reputable Amp Restoration People?
http://www.oaktreevintage.comOaktree is a good one, the update their site pretty consistently and they include a pretty substantial detailed write up about the pieces they have for sale. Many of their items carry a 90 day warranty as well, but not... 
Flexible DAC or Preamp or Integarted for Headphones Seeking Recommendations
Thanks for the recommendation. Might be a little above what Im looking to spend but I will still consider it. Ideally I'm looking for gear at or under $1500. 
Preamp suggestions again with size considerations
Very interesting dekay, looks promising. Thanks for the link too. 
Preamp suggestions again with size considerations
A Bluesound Node 2i is my digital source and Schiit Mani phono for my turntable.Running the MZ2 and previously a ModWright SWL 9.0 AE, both are 11dB of gain. The Node 2i through both required the volume knob to be turned to or past 12 o'clock for ... 
Another equipment recommendation request for DAC with Pre Amp
Id like to stay under 2500 in budget. 
Preamp suggestions, yes again
So I figured I would come back and post an update to my pre amp search. I think I have too many hobbies and usually that proves to be an encumbrance, but this time around it proved to be beneficial to me as I was able to increase my allotted budge... 
Preamp suggestions, yes again
@ecooneyYes I am thinking the AVA non-tube "SLR" all solid state version to pair up with the Aleph. An all class A pre and power is appealing in general to me. I had entertained the FET Valve but at an extra $800 over the SLR Im not sure I want ... 
Preamp suggestions, yes again
Appreciate all the good preamp discussion, suggestions and recommendations. I added the Quicksliver to my list of potentials. I have some more brain debating to do but Im leaning towards the Van Alstine right now. Always open to any additional tho... 
Phono and DAC preamp suggestions
A Schiit stack never occurred to me, but its a good recommendation.