Jolida Amp+Phono vs. Rogue & Other Dumb Newbie Qs


Hi, I appreciate all of the assistance I received in my other thread about putting together a system for $3k. It looks like I will be about $1k over budget to get the sound I want, but I'm sure others on this board can commiserate.

Here's what I have so far thanks to Audiogon recommendations and classifieds:

* Vandersteen 2CE Signature speakers
* Rega P3 with updates

Here's what I still need to purchase:

* Integrated Amp
* Phono Stage (if not included in the above)
* DAC
* New cartridge for the TT

My musical tastes run the full spectrum from classical to rap, but I would say that most of my listening time will be devoted to classical and classic rock.

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I am looking for advice / recommendations for the following components I need to finish my system.

1) Amps and Phono Stage (budget $1,500)

Here's what I'm currently considering:
On the tube side:
a) Jolida JB505 integrated and JD9A phono stage
b) Rogue Audio Chronos (possibly Magnum)
On the solid state side
a) Rega Mirra
b) Creek 5350SE

2) DAC (budget $500)

Any good recommendations for a used DAC <=$500 through which I can run my iTunes?

3) Cartridges (budget $500)

Currently thinking about upgrading to either
a) Rega Exact 2 MM
b) Sumiko Blue Point Special MC

4) Interconnects (budget $500)

How critical are these and what would folks recommend <= $500?

5) Rack (budget $1,500)

Any suggestions on a good brand / model to hold everything?

6) Overall

Any thing else I might be missing or other suggestions / recommendations for someone new to higher end audio?

Apreciate all of your continued help!