Drive a bit further into Michigan ( i’m a Buckeye…so i know how that might hurt )… Seek out Paragon or even visit Indy. Not sure what is left standing in Columbus. Your current ARC preamp is very romantic sounding vs the unit you mention… obviously you have a lovely sounding system… the cartridge in particular… first order speakers from Jim T. Fun. i advise at least an LS-17 with a vpi magic brick on the transformer.
Have fun