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Need Preamp Pass XA60.5 and Dynaudio C1 mkII
If you are into tubes you could go with ARC. 
Need Preamp Pass XA60.5 and Dynaudio C1 mkII
Perfect match is a Pass Pre like the XP-20. I have an XP-20 with a pair of xa-100.5's and it is a very satisfying combination. No DAC though but you can always add that .. 
Time to blast off from Rhea
Well I guess I will chime in and offer more support for the Herron VTPH-2. It is very detailed and quiet and natural sounding just as others have mentioned. I have the higher gain version and I am using NOS Tele's in mine. 
Spin Clean seems to add noise to records?
This is also a good low cost cleaner but you need to supply your own Vacuum cleaner.http://www.kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/ 
Spin Clean seems to add noise to records?
I use a Spin Clean and like it very much and feel it is well worth the money. I do on occasion need to clean a record two or 3 times before it is acceptable. And if damage has occurred then there is very little you can do about that. 
your experience with mod or upgrade companies.....
I would try here as Bill Thalmann used to design circuits at cj http://www.musictechnology.com/ 
Hum coming from setup of Phon pre and turntable
Is your phono cable shielded?Chuck 
Sell quality turntable to buy top CD player?
I would do the XA5400ES and then at some point have it modded by Modwright. 
Problem with NPR
I second Airegin! Radio Swiss Classical is a great station. 
What's a great SS amp to pair with the CJ CT-5?
Your Welcome Good Luck .... Reno Hi Fi gives you a trial period. You pay is shipping to and fro if you send it back. 
What's a great SS amp to pair with the CJ CT-5?
I understand concerning the mono-blocs as they can be rather large. I would look into the x250.5 or .8 as a minimum given your speakers impedance and sensitivity specs. 
What's a great SS amp to pair with the CJ CT-5?
Pass Labs 
$8000 budget on Pre-amp
Why not Pass XP 20? 
Tube amp power watts equivalent to Solid State?
An article from Stereophile from some years ago.http://www.stereophile.com/reference/357/ 
Pass XA 30.5 with Revel F 208 ?
You might want to consider Focal they are very good with the pass xa series of amps and are 90db + efficiency with 4 to 8 ohm nominal impedance depending on model.