I’d lean towards integrated for simplicity. You can get a great system for $30k, even buying new. IMHO, you can get a state of the art streamer for $2k or less, a killer dac for $5k or less, and that leaves $20k for speakers and an integrated. That’s a lot of money! So figure out whether you want to go tubes with high efficiency speakers, or you prefer 4-driver floorstanders that present 4 ohm loads and are 86db efficient, thereby requiring SS amplification. Both paths are legit, and can sound amazing, but who do you want to be? What’s exciting is that you get to decide for yourself. Listen to stuff, and make notes about what makes you happy. I have a close friend who listens to the extremes first - low end and high end detail. He has Simaudio 891/861 with Wilson Sasha, mainly digital. I hear midrange and tonality first, so I have Audio Note speakers with tube integrated, vinyl primarily. And we both love the other’s system! There are so many paths to choose from, so just take the one that feels right to you.
My last rodeo
Ready to buy new equipment after 20 years without.
I'm going to take this in steps and it may take me a year to a point where only minor tweaks may be all that remains. Ultimately, I may have about 30K available.
I want to start with amp and speakers by telling you what I had. MFA 200C mono blocks, Audio Concepts Saffire III's with a pair of powered Sub 1's. The reason I mention this is because I was pleased with the results. As a matter of fact, I looked forward to coming home from work everyday to enjoy the music. A similar or better match would be great. Thanks