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Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts?
Not a tube, but I own the Exogal Comet (with supratek Cortese pre and First watt SIT-3 Amp). VERY analog sounding.  Surprisingly so.  Slightly above your price at $3000. And IMO worth 3500 to get the PSU upgrade 
Preamp choices:Short list
SUPRATEK has balanced in their preamps.  Beautiful sound 
Speaker upgrade for classical music
Probably obvious, but I live in the Midwest and have always found Gestalt HiFi in Santa Fe more than helpful.  I have even purchased a few items from them.  Great customer service and knowledgable.  And in your state at least 
Looking for a vinylesk sounding DAC
May I suggest the ExoGal Comet?  I think very vinyl sounding 
Supratek Owners Thread
Mine took weeks.  Make sure you track online.  When gets to US and is in customs clearance stage, call DHL and ensure they have all the info they need.  They didn't have my social security number (No idea why they needed it) and my Supratek got sh... 
seeking ‘HORN’ ideas apart from Klipshc Lascalla
Check out the Rethm line.www.rethm.comI own the Saadhanas, and owned the Maarga in the past (they have recently been redesigned). IMO, best speakers I have heard for the price (and even some higher priced) 
Jazz vocalists which may not be as real as we think/imagine
Eva Cassidy 
A warm DAC?
I had the Chord Qutest but thought was a little too analytical for me (in my system)I love the ExoGal Comet (slightly above your price at 3000, or 3500 with linear PS) but magical and very analog sounding (again in my system) 
Suggestions for $2k budget
ELAC Carina 
My Demo results: I feel like I'm at a frustrating block in my speaker journey
I agree, sounds like maybe upstream problem.On the flip side, have you considered any horn speakers? I have no $ interest but at Atelier 13 Audio in Nashville (I have purchased equipment from Constantin there and he is a wonderful shop owner and h... 
Mark Sammut is ill. Does anyone know how to give support
Thoughts and prayers to Mark 
Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there
I would try First Watt SIT-3.  I think you might really enjoy it.  Almost tube like in sound and simply beautiful.  Reno HiFi allows in home demos.   
Visiting audio stores?
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Visiting audio stores?
dwmaggie - prayers with you.  Stage 1 laryngeal cancer highly survivable asvjerry - don't forget Boeing.  Great deal :)Stay safe, all 
Visiting audio stores?
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