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Advice needed: am I going in the right direction?
@big greg.+1Your system will dictate the level of sensitivity you require.In your case, I would suggest a Schiit Bifrost Multibit.B 
Catastrophic Accident! What To Do!?
@larry,Leave  the OP alone. He doesn't have the funds to go to a new amp.Let's wish him well and hope just replacing the tubes will resurrect his amp. If it doesn't, I bet Roger will be able to help him.Bob 
recommend hifi home setup service in oakland / east bay
 I think Tomic601 is in your area. PM him. A good guy with lots of experience.B 
Speaker suggestions
As always, +1 for Vandy's, which is why I asked if you had dealers nearby.B 
DC Offset Blocker/Killer - where to buy in the USA
@tomiiv, I agree. For the electronically inclined, it is a walk in the park. But, those of us with limited skills (well, I can solder pretty well), seeing the list of items needed and putting them in the proper order makes me a bit uneasy. Mostly ... 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
@georgehifi ,Similar or better.Knowing Ralph, he is going to surprise us all.(Now Rob Schneider in Cajun outfit saying 'You can do it Ralph').B 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
@celander ,The lure of Class D is a more efficient amp. Here on Long Island, we pay through the nose for power-at least it is fairly clean. I love my tubes and SS amps, but if I could get something similar that runs cool and cheap, heck, I am all ... 
How important is it for you to attain a holographic image?
Just put a blanket over it when you listen and remove when done. I think it will be a big improvement. Glass is terrible due to it's reflective properties.B 
Advice needed: am I going in the right direction?
Your PC may even have an optical out, which I think is better than USB- though some may disagree.But, big greg is correct, use a USB or Optical cable to the DAC of your choice. The rest is like the usual stereo connections.As for a sound card, I w... 
Speaker suggestions
@OP, Are you near any dealers? Nothing beats auditioning speakers with your own ears.Bob 
Catastrophic Accident! What To Do!?
I, too, think you should send it in for an estimate.You might get lucky. And, it would be better than relegating it to a closet.Bob 
How important is it for you to attain a holographic image?
@rvpiano,I hope you are following this and put a blanket over those mirrored doors😉.I hope you got rid of the moisture, too.Bob 
Borresen Acoustics Speakers - Have you heard them & what did you think?
Too bad. Ribbons never seem to work for me.B 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
@rsf507 ,I wish I could be more precise, but I was listening to a system with equipment I never listened to before, so I really can't give an opinion because it might have been one component that affected sound reproduction to lead me to 'sounded ... 
Borresen Acoustics Speakers - Have you heard them & what did you think?
Are those ribbon tweeters?B