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Help a recovering audiophile build a system

Hello there! I have been out of this hobby (sickness) for about 2 years now. In 2008 I sold my entire system (look up Beauty and the Beasts) and decided to take a little breather. I am now ready to get back into this hobby, determined this time to stay focused on enjoying the music and not spend a ridiculous amount of money (no more than $4K per component).

My system now consists of a pair of Sonus Faber Cremona monitors and a huge digital music library. I am looking for advice on the following:

Integrated Amp
DAC
CD transport (instead of a DAC a CDP that has digital inputs would be nice)

My goals are clarity, dynamics, and speed with just a touch of sweetness.

Thank you in advance for your help!
tboooe

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Thanks for the response everyone!

Dpac996, the Pass Int is on my list as well as the Ayre. As for dacs, I am looking at the Ayre and Esoteric. These are all brands I have had in my system at one point. Of course I am open to others.

Daverz, I currently have a Sonos system that will act as the transport for my digital library. Thought the SB is nice, I have so many zones of music that the Sonos makes the most sense.

Inna, my brother suggested the same thing. I must admit headphones intrigue but I am afraid that is yet another rabbit hole that could easily suck my time, resources, and money.
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