Best bang for the buck

I picked up a used Denafrips Hestia preamp for $600 a few days ago. It has toned down my system's occasionally bright side of neutral character and shifted it toward a warm-leaning neutral presentation, without compromising detail, resolution, or dynamics. So far, it has been the best bang-for-the-buck upgrade in my system. 

Today, with the help of my neighbor, we made 6 cable lifters out of hardwood blocks for $6 plus 1 hour to cut and  stain them.

They look cool and the sound stage is wider, blacker background, and the bass is tighter.

A Velodyne SPL 1000 sub purchased new in 2000 for $800. Still in use in main system 

Bought my Magnepan LRS+ used for $600 and my Rogue Audio V3 used for $700. 

BAT VK-P5- $600

Odyssey Audio Stratos- $225

Mytek dac- $300

Denon dp-57l- $250

Audiolab 6000cdt- $275

Belles Aria integrated- $900

All used of course, but every single piece in pristine condition. It pays to be patient.