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DCM Time Windows
Which model of the original DCM Time Windows do you have? There were a few of them. Anyway I still have the Time Windows Square since the '80. I don't use them as much now. There were great speakers, but DCM stoped making them because they decided... 
D/A Converter in Rega Planet vs. Classe Pre-amp
Gerryn,I used to have a Rega Planet years ago, and I had used it by itself for a few months. I had bought a used Monarchy 22A DAC and used it with the Planet. As good as the Planet was, I got much better sound with the Planet and the 22A DAC combi... 
Best Customer Service (Manufacturer)
I had a great experience with the Pass Labs. I think they have the best customer service of any high end that I know. 
Preamp with Active/Passive switch??
Pass Labs Aleph L pre amp. It has a true passive mode 1/4 of volumn control and 3/4 of active mode w/ only 1 gain stage. It's about as good as Ref. Line pre amp with extra gain when you need it. No switch needed. 
I need tube sound without the tubes
Muse 100 amp. If you can find a used one, it'll be about $400.00-500.00 used. It has a very nice tube sound without any tubes to worry, and it built by a great company. Any questions, let me know. 
my next upgrade
You should get an amp, a pre amp & a sub for your system. You should be able to get all them for less than 2K.