Headphones for 1 is fine for a alternative, but at least $Teens on up Loudspeakers
to give resolution needs , dac no less then around $5k minimum
a perfect example which is am saving for T+A 200 dac $7k great dac
amp,preamp or integrated $10kk. Cables minimum of $6-8k if you count all digital
I have $2500 alone just in 3- best in class under $1200 $750 each Linear Tube Audio Linear Power Supply., 2 high quality Ethernet cables such as Jcat ref , and usb , over $4k , synergistic fuses another $800, plus power cords,
a $2600 Puritan line conditioner , $50k is roughly minimum for a truly uppermidfi Audiophile Audio System , my brother spent over $150k and is still always looking for ways to better his Audio system ,his latest DCS Rossini was $36k alone .
it’s all about Your budget.I owned a Audio store for 10 years and nothing is set in stone . I recently sold a $8k integrated and the buyer was just using the stock $15 powercord , some people don’t get it and this same guy spent $20 k on speakers.
synergy and balance done right you can save roughly 1/3rd in $$ saved.
I am just giving you a average , for myself you need to spend over $10 k minimum
such as say a Pass labs 200 integrated amp o4 separates. High quality does count , myself upgrading the Xovers in Loudspeakers for years that is very lacking even in many speakers in well known Loudspeakers , I am just speaking on my many years of experiences and opinion ,nothing more, at the end of the day it’s your money 💰.
