There are exceptional used Tube Integrated’s in today’s market. I’d start there, save some money and then select speakers. I’d forget all about streaming. I’d spend my money on cd’s or vinyl, or like I have, both.
When you left 20 years ago the internet market was outstanding for used audio gear.
It’s still that way. Everyday I see a lot of great used gear listed on USAudioMart, and much of it is going dirt cheap, some as low as 30% of retail. And get this, much of it over a 6 month period hasn’t sold.
So it’s never been a better time to start an audio system. And I’ve bought used gear for 35 years and not once had a problem. The smart money is on used gear, for as you know, if you buy it new, once you’ve driven it off the lot, you’ve lost money!