One think on your list an uptone audio Ether regen ,hub makes Everything sound better, your budget $2500 button the multi review winner Denafrips Pontus 2
you order it within a week delivered ,I have one ,as well as their new Terminator2
i sold my Bricasti 3 for the terminator a Big step up in realism .
the Pontus around $2k then you can buy that uptone Eyher regen and Wireworld starlight Ethernet cable and usb Excellent low cost buys ,being in a multi state audio club I hear a ton of nice equipment for all budgets.