rsf507

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Phono Preamp suggestions $2000 (pre-rabbit hole tire kicking edition)
Pd around 4k for a new Atma MP3 
Have you given Audio/Stereo equipment as gifts?
Yes have given LPs as gifts to friends in past yrs. 
Phono Preamp suggestions $2000 (pre-rabbit hole tire kicking edition)
Yes with PS. Atmasphere MP3 
Phono Preamp suggestions $2000 (pre-rabbit hole tire kicking edition)
Yes pretty accurate but I don't find it lacking extension in the top end, I find it very even top to bottom. 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
Sorry @rsjaurr but have you seen mitch2's system page? He has one of the finest pres I've ever heard the SMc only wish I could afford one. That's not the issue in this particular case IMO. 
Phono Preamp suggestions $2000 (pre-rabbit hole tire kicking edition)
Add to your list a Gold Note PH10 with outboard PS. Around 2k with discounts. 
budget phono preamp choice
Gold Note PH10 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
Was curious on the Mystique EVO B4B dac so looked it up and adding all options like Lundahl core, Furutech upgrade, Lundahl PSU choke and best shielding it's over 12k. I'm sure it's a wonderful sounding dac but I believe for just over 5k for the B... 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
Agree with @tvad the M3 is a very even full sounding dac. If you are looking for more bottom end or softening of the top end (my Lampi Big 6 did that) look elsewhere.  
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
Look into a Bricasti M3 very very  close to their M1SE player. Yes I've heard both and own the M1 
High end Class D amps?
Hi end class D is an oxymoron like:Random orderAlone together Jump shrimp  Only choice Small crowd  
Are Shakti Stones effective?
Did I already say..NO 
Are Shakti Stones effective?
NO 
Solid State Phono Preamp recommendations $3k-$4k new range
@jwpstayman agree the PH10 plus ps is wonderful it too beat out a JC3+. Very flexible but sonically just wonderful. 
Best ultrasonic lp cleaner in 2020 and what surfactant best?
@ddriveman just curious since you own 3 different ultrasonics why do you say the degritter is "sooo much better" than audiodesk?