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Advice on sub $400 DAC (preferably with BT)
Find a used Micromega MyDac  around $130  has good reviews  nice sound using it with my macbook for streaming radio and itunes 
Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria?
If you are near northern Colorado check out Audio Alternative in Fort Collins.  I would a void a used CDP 
Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria?
Isn’t the REGA ISIS VALVE CDP/DAC around $9K?I’m looking at the Emotiva ERC-4 a CDP with DAC at $600The Emotvia has a 5yr warranty, the previous edition the ERC3 has good reviews ( the slightly noisy transport has been replaced)im going to run my ... 
Low Cost DACs
nice list of DACshttps://darko.audio/the-darko-dac-index/ 
Low Cost DACs
I just bought a used Micromega MyDac for $110 and was very impressed.  There are a lot better DACs out there but it was a nice intro.   
A change in efficiency to the final sound
Still using the de Capos?im using mine with a 4 watt decware mini torii and don't think im losing anything from when i used my PL2 with EL34s.  Now there are very different amps the PL2 is not as detailed at the Decware and the Decware has a fulle... 
Shipping to the FedEx Office Print & Ship Center is recommended
Yep  i have one at a Walgreens 1.5 blocks away  much easier 
Entry level tube integrated for bedroom/office
with your speakers in a bedroom system you could look at Decware  you arent going to rock out but the sound is magical 
Best way to stream FLAC files.
I got a used Micromega MyDac to hookup my computer ( macbook) to my tube amp. Plug and play, streaming radio, playing itunes, etcWow for around $100 it sounds great, not the latest or most fancy but it sounds pretty good.   Waiting to see what my ... 
Black ice Audio owners, pet peaves
Maybe the OP is not a native english speaker? 
Replacing CDP
Yes your right- i was looking at it as a transport with DAC.Didn't think I was being neurotic :) just looking for some advice 
Turntable
A nice used VPI HW-19 mk iii or iv would be a solid choice and for around 1000 to 2000 depending on arm and cart.  easier to work on if need but I doubt you will need to 
Klipsch speaker choices
Save some $$ and try a pair of Klipsch Quartets like a smaller Forte 
Flea Watt Amp: What Speakers Are. You Using With Yours? Recommendations
I use my 4 watt Decware Mini Torii with 92db Ref 3A de Capos. It gets loud but not so loud the neighbors come knockingI use my 2/6 watt Grommes PHI 26 with 97.5db Klipsch Quartets, it gets loud and it is sometimes hard to get it to play quietly 
Integrated tube amp under $1000 / $2000
Used Decware mini torii