Streamer/dac …. Organic/euphonic sound signature


Hi guys.

Not new to the hobby but been away for many years - out of touch! Also developed nasty tinnitus while I was away.
No more critical listening for me…just background music. Still an audiophile at heart so good sound is still important.
Need recommendations for streamer/dac combo (keeping it simple) that’s organic and euphonic (coloured!) sounding. Rounded and full bodied weighty sound. Definitely on the very warm side of neutral. Dark? Excessive and thin/sharp high frequencies esp female vocal sibilance will set my ears off. :(

Budget $2.5 to $5k.

Thanks for your help.

 

 

ficus12346

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Thanks everyone. Really appreciate all the input and recommendations. I’m essentially rebuilding my system. For now … my only source will be streaming from tidal. Eventually will get a cdp or a transport as I have around 200 cds. Amplification will be via an integrated. Keeping it simple as my ears are basically shot due to tinnitus. My goal is to put together a system which has an organic, euphonic, meaty and somewhat of a darkish tonal  character. I’m willing to sacrifice some air and detail. I’m finding out that an airy, fast, lean and highly detailed sound signature will set my ears off. Esp female vocal sibilance. 
Will probably change my speakers too soon but I have decided to get a streamer/dac first. I definitely need something that veers on the warm side of neutral. Not even neutral. Does anyone have any experience with the goldnote ds 10 plus Evo or the arcam st60? Which would be a better bet?

Once again… thanks! 

@kennyc …. Yes… have been advised to look at speakers first. Made up my mind to change that first. Still need a warm streamer/dac combo. 

Thank you everyone for all the advice and recommendations 😊😊😊