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Solid State preamp Brands
Don’t forget the tried and true proven Parasound JC 2  There out there on the market used for a bargain $2000 range.  They would be $6000 if they were made in the USA Taiwan assembled and very reliable neutral sounding love mine  Good luck   
Kirmuss 'In the Groove' Ultrasonic Record Restorer - Upscale Audio Edition
Elmasonic P60H  dual hz cavitation  internal heater German made  the trick is to find a rotisserie to rate your records i found this option from a person who cleans records for a living  good luck   
Amp Stands - Wood or Stone
The best form of isolation is Symposium Ultras with your  component coupled to it with the metal pucks Mechanical and airborn vibration/energy  is dissipated as heat and drains through the component into the pucks and ultimately  into the Sympos... 
Amp Stands - Wood or Stone
Solid steel brand stands all the way   
Phono Preamp Selection
Check out the Dynavector P75 Mk2 excellent well made adjustable preamp  I owned one for several years and was very satisfied  good luck  
Time For a CD Player Upgrade
If you want a warmer but still clear  cd experience I would recommend a Luxman.  very good sound.  I had a Jupiter for a long time and it is the detail king  LUXMAN - D-03X CD Player/DAC Good luck Willy-T  
HumminGuru Orbit Vinyl Record Static Remover
I already have a destat III and use it on every record  takes about 30 seconds per side.  this new unit looks very interesting though  I had no idea of the veil that static produces until I got the destat at one time I had so much static my rub... 
What's my best upgrade options
Honestly all your  components are capable of crystal clear spud i would recommend looking at vibration control This has a great impact on clarity vibration control takes the fuzz off the sound and your left  clear music  Good luck Willy-T  
Speakers that disappear
All speakers can “disappear “ Its almost always placement and minimal room reflections as been said above   Minimize  room reflections and pick music that  doesn't have widely panned instruments and or vocals and truly most speakers will dis... 
Recommendations for 20 amp electrical outlets
I’ve used the Cardas for about 5 years now and remember the sonic changes to be a positive in my system.  All I have plugged in it are a REL S812 and a Parasound A21+.   affordable and made in USA Good luck Willy-T  
Need Opinions for Different Cable Manufacturers/Cable Designs
If you want warm and clear Cardas  I know it’s not on your list but it’s tried and true USA manufactured and great customer service  At your price point they are all good it just depends on who you want  to do business with Good luck Willy-T  
Suggestions on improvement
One more time Widex Moment 440 do not sound like hearing aids.  totally natural. Read Michael Fremers review   if your over 60 or so you would be astonished.  the hearing test reveals your difficinecies and the hearings aids  programmed to fill... 
Suggestions on improvement
You didn’t mention hearing aids a pair of Widex Moment 440s would improve your system drastically you would hear like your 21 again  call Hearsource for further info my experience was jawdropping Good luck Willy-T  
Can hi-end cables benefit less expensive electronics?
Simply put once you get to a certain level  of quality from a reputable cable mfg with a track record they are all good. The Cable Company is where I would start Call Jason at The Cable Co. Your system will improve with good cabling and will al... 
Step Up Transformers….Are they Worth the Trouble?
I just mated a Lyra Kleos SL to a trans impedance Little Loco and the sound is sublime.  I would highly recommend a trans impedance phono amp and forget about fiddling    What you hear is the cartridge you bought with  no other artifacts.  Just ...