A high quality older used integrated like this:
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8j679-yba-integre-dt-integrated-amplifier-solid-state
An Auralic Aries Mini paired with an older rich sounding Dac like this:
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8j3bc-audio-logic-24-mxl-da-converters
Paired with a classic British floorstanding speaker like this:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8i9ci-spendor-a5-excellent-condition-full-range
As a starter system I think this would sound great and come in under $3K leaving some money for cables and such.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8j679-yba-integre-dt-integrated-amplifier-solid-state
An Auralic Aries Mini paired with an older rich sounding Dac like this:
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8j3bc-audio-logic-24-mxl-da-converters
Paired with a classic British floorstanding speaker like this:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8i9ci-spendor-a5-excellent-condition-full-range
As a starter system I think this would sound great and come in under $3K leaving some money for cables and such.