Upgrade from Rogue RP-7

I recommend researching the Holo Serene KTE.  Look up on-line reviews and YouTube reviews.  I bought one and compared it to my McIntosh C2600 and a Linear Tube Audio Microzotl Reference preamp.  I sold my C2600 after owning it for 5 years and I returned the LTA preamp under the 14 day trial.  Herb Reichert of Stereophile uses it for his reference preamp.  It's less expensive than the preamps that I compared it to and less expensive than all the preamps on your list.  

I liked the Serene KTE so much that I have a second one on order.  That one will replace my Audio by Van Alstine FET Valve CF.  The Serene is about as transparent as I've ever experienced in a preamp.  It produces a deep soundstage and great separation.  Tonality and timbre are very natural.  It reproduces piano and the human voice in a lifelike manner.  Don't let the $3k price tag fool you, it competes with preamps 2-4 times its price.  

@smatsui I was going to recommend the LTA MicroZOTL preamp.  In what areas did you find the Holo superior to it?  I’d still recommend the OP give the LTA a try with the trial period. 

I found the Holo Serene KTE to be more transparent than the LTA Microzotl reference preamp.  Bass seemed to faster and better controlled.  Imagining was more clearly defined.   I also give the Serene the edge in tonality and timbre.  I think the Serene provides more meat on the bones than the LTA.

@smatsui Wow.  That’s saying a lot.  Being more transparent along with having more meat on the bones than the LTA is quite an accomplishment.  Thanks for your thoughts!