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ZYX "House" Sound
Try Dynavector, I had an XXII before my Koetsu Rosewood Sihpgnature and it sounded like what you’re looking for. Mine was on a VPI. Good luck.   
horn or line array?
+1 @tweak1 Concentric, or in the case of Tannoy, an horn of sorts. Horns!  
best SACD player
Esoteric hands down however in your price range a used one. +1 @stereo5   
My Final System Build in Words & Pictures
Beautiful system! Love how you invested your time and skills in making parts of it. When you do something like this and or restore components you have an investment in your system that you can’t match otherwise. I’ve done this over the albeit not ... 
Interconnects for Pass Labs X260.8
When you move from copper to some of the blended metals you’ll notice an immediate increase in resolution, and the bass will tighten up and won’t be as “plump” I would recommend analysis plus silver apex for a well defined sound and bass at a grea... 
Returns
No, Music Direct would advertise it as an “open box” or “customer return.” I have purchased these items from them and I can attest that they are great bargains, and you’d never know that they have been opened. Music Direct is a very reputable audi... 
Streamer/dac …. Organic/euphonic sound signature
Try Innuos.  
user poll on seperates vs integrated
There’s a lot more to invest in with separates, 1) cables 2) power cords 3) space, the trade offs considering the current state of high end components might be minimal. I’ve also talked to some very knowledgeable people about the benefits of mono ... 
How rare is an audiophile
Rare indeed! Where I am in the Florida Panhandle, I don’t know anyone I can share this hobby with. There are no clubs, and no Hi Fi shops. I’m envious of those who can actually drive to a hi fi shop and look, listen and purchase audio. There are a... 
Picture worth a penny LOL!!!!
Who cares  
Is it still worth buying a Lumin x1 in 2023?
Wow, you bet you’ll get a major upgrade! This type of source component in this day and age is pretty much the center of your audio system that can handle about 90% to 100% of your music needs, absent a turntable. The x1 is top notch in every way. ... 
Power conditoner..
You may have good power from the grid as it it. The whole house generator shouldn’t make any difference, I have a generac and when it kicks in there’s literally no difference. Count yourself lucky.  
Does a weave of cables really make a difference?
+1 @carlsbad2   
Advice on how to liquidate system
I’m really sorry about your situation, I can only imagine how frustrating and difficult it must be. A couple in this thread have recommended waiting a while before making any decisions. My medical background helps me to think this might be good ad... 
Newest Audio Research News:
Glad to hear this!