Analog upgrade

Dear @kerrybh  :  SimAudio 610 is an excellent choice over Boulder and many other " big names ".

You can go for the Rega RP10. This is what M.Fremer said when he reviewed the SAT XD1 100K$$ turntable:

"" The XD1 shares some sonic characteristics with Rega's revolutionary RP10 turntable: ultrafast, clean transients throughout the audible frequency range; tight, fast bass; revealing midrange transparency; and overall sonic stability and focus. The Rega tonearm is really good and better that any one can imagine.

Other good TT option is this one:

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTION,

R.

@kerrybh , Whoa, slow down soldier. You send Donna (Sota) your arm and cartridge and they will put it all together for you. When you get it home it will be in three boxes. the main Chassis, the dust cover and the platter. To assemble it there are 4 screws that mount the dust cover. The platter you take out of the box and plop it down on the spindle after a few drops of oil. Then plug it in, level it and rock!  And, don't use my name or they will never sell you anything:)

Thanks. I could do that. 

Find a Sota dealer

Another consideration for you might be an AMG Giro with tonearm ($10K) and a DS Audio optical cartridge + energizer ($4K).

I understand dealer loyalty. What does he carry other than ClearAudio?