Systen Upgrade advice

One other question
Budget?
Also would you consider going tubes or do you want to stick with SS. For SS I would look at pass labs
For tuves The VAC stuff is really good.If you are on a budget I think some of the Emotiva amps would be an improvement over the Aragon
Alan

Solid state on a Power Amp. I am open to either on a Pre. This is #1 for reliability purposes and #2 I think that since the early 1990's there have been big improvements in solid state so a good SS component today is significantly improved (?). There are lots of tube stuff I salivate over (Manley, VAC, VTL etc)but out of my league. I would consider Pass. In fact I have been considering the X150. I was considering the Plinius but some have said they run even hotter than the Pass stuff and I have concerns with reliability/servicing of an item from overseas. At least I can get Pass equipment serviced.

Oops, didn't answer the important question. Budget is $2000 (a bit more if i have to)

BTW The budget is predicated on purchasing preowned equipment.

AC power isolation and conditioning will elevate your entire system. You might be quite satisfied. Worth a try.