HockessinKid
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I am not sure the ZRock is your answer. Generally Steve recommends focusing on improving the weakest link in a system.
I would give some thought to where eventually you want your system to end up - sources, preamp, amplifier, speakers, and cabling. This should be done in conjunction with thinking about your listening room, limitations of the room (size, layout, equipment placement, etc.), and the type of music you enjoy (do I need full range multi-driver floor standers or will bookshelf monitors work best). Then work up the budget for how much $$ it will take.
By taking a longer view approach, you can build a system that will provide you hours of listening enjoyment, but it will likely take time to get there. Use the time to save up necessary funds and do it one piece at a time. It doesn't take tens of thousands to get there either. As example, an inexpensive, simple system of a little Zen amplifier, your CSP3 preamp, a modest CD player, and pair of Betsy Baffle speakers (new or used) produce amazing music.
If I was in your shoes and had a pair of decent headphones, I'd send my CSP3 preamp into Decware for 25th anniversary modifications. This will give you a great foundation which you can build from. Good luck.
HK
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