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Is it all worth it?
I still think the A40s might be well suited for the sunroom Mapman has them placed in. For that matter so might the Pioneer SP22s. 
Vibration Control for Lightweight Tube Components
Yes, I mass loaded my amp, pre, disc player. I used barbell weights with 1/8” cork bottoms. I didn’t have your spatial constraint however. I am sure you can find something at a hardware/farm store that would provide an inexpensive solution. Happy ... 
OPPO BDP 103/105, sound quality???
I believe you would want to run the Oppo analog outputs for SACD and Blue Ray playback as the Jolida DAC is only PCM.   
I need advice on which speaker
I like chrshanl37s’ approach. Best way to learn what one truly prefers regarding sonics of ones’ system.  However not so easy to buy/sell large speakers, given shipping concerns. 
B&K ST-140 vs ex-442 sound charactor
waterzlife, I now remember having heard that. I owned the original.  
Second audio system in your house?
I have a primary one in a dedicated room, a second in the living room for audio/video, a third in a bedroom which I might sell off, an old system in the pole barn, and a suitcase system for the road. I must have a disease. 
After Several Years, Time to Upgrade: Your Suggestions
If you wish to keep your speakers, I think you are on the right path with your idea to upgrade the pre and DAC. Good luck with whatever you choose! 
Docking station for an iphone
Mapman, I intend to try this also. Between a UDAC-2 and my phone I can have a portable headphone system.Thanks chrdhanl37. Your posts and blog were the ticket. 
B&K ST-140 vs ex-442 sound charactor
I owned the ST-140 for some 25 years. A great budget amplifier. Also heard the 442. As tomtab said, it is sonically similar however provides more power.   
Docking station for an iphone
So use lightning adapter with USB cable to powered USB hub with USB cable to DAC.  I have a Doukmall USB cable that separates USB power from audio signal which might also work in place of the hub. 
After Several Years, Time to Upgrade: Your Suggestions
First things first.  What are you looking to accomplish with an upgrade? 
Docking station for an iphone
What drove my interest in this was that I have a friend who streams Pandora via his iphone. As I am now helping him set up a macbook pro as a music server I will advise him to use that instead. I remain interested in the options for iphone use how... 
Vibration Control for Lightweight Tube Components
Lowrider, I have been following this thread and am very interested in hearing the results of any implementations you employ.  My concerns regarding vibrations are primarily directed at draining them from equipment. Thanks! 
Can "Refurbished" Thorens turntables sound better, and worth taking a chance on??
I once own the Talisman on a Sonograph TT also. Really liked that cartridge. Still have the Sonograph. 
Is it all worth it?
Few Boston acoustics A40s have ever been fed such an “high end’ meal.I believe they were designed to get the midrange right and probably not overly bright for that room..