Speaker recommendation

You can’t audition the DI without actually having it delivered to your home, a very cumbersome process. I really want to know how it sounds with classical. I do know how the Triton 1 sounds.

Is there anyone who has compared the DI to the Triton 1 speaker.?

Since you mention The DI tekton , go to their site Tekton Design.com for your budget it’s worth to audition one of their speakers. Talk to Eric when he comes back from the RMAF show...take your time ....

Okay, here is the list:

CJ  P-11 preamp just refitted with Teflon caps
Schiit Gumby DAC
Nuforce ref 9 v3 monoblocs
Room size: 25’x23’

You should list your other gear in the virtual system before asking for recommendations. Room size, amplification, source, etc., etc.

Your decision tree should reflect brands (and models) with a demonstrated bona fide synergy with the rest of your system.

A selection process predicated primarily on an arbitrary price point at the exclusion of this is a proven recipe for disappointment. There are many ad hoc choices out there, but One size does not fit all.

First steps- .. I suggest that you roll up your sleeves and do your research ...e.g. start with publication audio show reviews of speaker brands that were paired up with your electronics .

Before you shell out the cash, actually attending an audio palooza is an invaluable next step in demoing the list with a view to distill the contenders from the pretenders out there that need to be culled from the herd.

In the used category you could pick up the Aerial 7-T speakers in price range.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis95gi0-sonus-faber-liuto-chestnut-cherry-3-way-floorstander-full...

If you listen to mostly classical music, then Sonus Faber is a good choice.

Above one appears to be good value to me.

It is not my speaker ad.

I also recommend new Rogue  Cronus Magnum II integrated amplifier to drive the speakers.

The combined price is less than 5K.