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Solid State preamp Brands
I'd add Pass Labs to your list.  
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
@zlone - I agree.  I have an XP-22 and it's outstanding.  I have zero sibilant.  I also had a ML pre prior to the XP-22 and bottom end is much more pronounced.  
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
I've had a Levinson preamp (326s) and it did not have the bottom end kick that others do.  It does other things well, but that's not a strong suit.  If the pre is holding back the low end it won't matter what amp you put behind it.  
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
Preamp may be holding you back...  
Upgrade speakers or DAC
Speakers  
Streamer, Dac,with Pre Amp
I've got an Ayre QB-9 Twenty DAC I'm selling.  Add a decent streamer and you will outperform lots of much higher priced setups.  
Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp
Revels are a great choice.  I've used Aerial's with Levinson with excellent results too.  
IsoTek Titan V5
The V5 Titan is designed for amplifiers and uses a direct coupled circuit for minimal resistance and max current.  The other cleaners designed for sources have more resistance as a result of more cleaning of the incoming power.  Sources sound bett... 
Jack Russell
Go on youtube and find some of the old live performances from 1988.  Amazing.     Right up to the end he sounded great. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aehOJ6wZUt4  
Jack Russell
One of the greatest hard rock singers of the 80's without question. RIP   If you are a fan of rock check out the Great White album Once Bitten - amazing from start to finish.  
Nordost Valhalla RCA vs. Wireworld Platinum Eclips
I've been very pleased with my WW Silver Eclipse.  Never heard the Platinum, and probably shouldn't!  :)  
Power Amplifier - Maximum Resolution & Detail!
I will second the Ayre recommendation.  Excellent electronics!  
Upgrade from Revel 228be?
I'd highly recommend the Rockports.  I've heard the Atria II's several time and they are outstanding.    
Speakers that disappear
My Rockports completely vanish.  
I need a recommendation on Class D amp
Excellent review of the Atma-Sphere class-D mono amps.   https://futureaudiophile.com/atma-sphere-class-d-gamono-amplifiers-reviewed/