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To integrate or not...
I tend to be a minimalist. CDP with volume control, amplifier, speakers. 
Budget Audiophile system under 2k
celtic66I have never had any issues with either my or my friend's CDP. I did have to repair my integrated amplifier, and I did have to replace my friend's tuner. While that may seem a lot, it represents a 20+ year experience; and replacements are ... 
Budget Audiophile system under 2k
I have done this more than once using preowned components. Specifically 1) Audio Refinement electronics - integrated amplifier and CDP with/without tuner 2) Speakers: Spica TC50 with proper stands or Celestion SL7003) cables. The SL700 that should... 
CD Player, the same old question/sorry
If you can, try to source a used AudioRefinement CDP. 
SET vs Class A vs tubes vs Class AB amps
I have two amps. A 300b SET from AncientAudio and the 12R (solid state) from Bakoon. They sound more similar than different. 
Amsterdam
Concertgebouw 
Kondo Ongaku needing advise
Can you upload some photos? 
Audio Troy Capital Audio Fest the good, the bad and the ugly!
Sometimes shows like CAF are good because they remind me to be happy with what I currently have at home. 
Classical, Rock, Jazz etc. are your tastes evolving with time?
When I lived in Phila, attended the Phila Orchestra several times each month, and was exposed to a vibrant classical chamber and early music scene, I mostly listened to classical music. In DC when I now live, the classical music scene is lackluste... 
Mapleshade...where's the love?
"Some of their releases are very enjoyable, all are well recorded, but not that many are among my favorite acts."Agreed. I have listened to much of their catalog; and the quality of the recordings eclipse the quality of the performances - although... 
Classical, Rock, Jazz etc. are your tastes evolving with time?
I have a wide range of tastes, but more and more I am listening to classical jazz.  
And yet another of our heroes passes into the night, RIP Ginger Baker!
Falling off the RoofWhyGoing Back Home 
Flea Watt Amp: What Speakers Are. You Using With Yours? Recommendations
Zu Def4. Originally with an AncientAudio 300b SET. But because it is in the shop, I am using a Bakoon 12R; it is supposed to put out 15watts, but it seems less powerful than the 300b.  
Audion Silver Night 300b 20th Anniversary
I agree with tim_field. I am not sure that different 300b will fix your issue. But I guess that trying one other version may make sense. My favorite 300b are Takatsuki, but they are very pricy. I also liked Sophia Electric RoyalPrincess. 
< $3000 speaker recommendation for tube integrated amp?
Your amp lends itself to many possibilities, If you have any interest in Zu speakers, you should call ZuAudio to speak to Sean Casey for his suggestions because there are a few within your price range.