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karlss0n

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Planar headphones
Suggest you demo Audeze LCD GX.  Marketed as a gaming headphone, but had great music reviews (I'm music only).  I have owned for 2 years and thoroughly enjoying.  I recently checked out Arya Organic and HE1000 HE after recent price drops, and like... 
Compact Floor-standing Speaker Recommendations under $4k
You might also look at Verity Audio.  Finn model would fit your requirements if you can find one.  Small footprint tower with great SQ, including crisp bass.  After 30 years with Klipsch Forte II I went to audition the Forte IV and stumbled on Ver... 
Under my tower speakers -- Isoacoustics Gaia, other options?
+1 kingbr  I have pair of Verity speakers on carpeted concrete.  In theory coupled to floor with spikes seems best, but I went with Herbies Giant Threaded Sliders and haven't looked back.  Makes moving them a breeze, and they sound wonderful.  
Preamp/DAC Suggestions
Be aware that some dacs buffer signals so syncing with TV picture can be problematic.   
Bluesound Node 2021 DAC - I sold my Denafrips Ares II
Finally a focused, constructive, well-mannered thread!  Have been using Node 2i for a year with Tidal Connect into Hegel H95 (Coax) and Klipsch Forte II.  Am waiting on delivery of new Verity speakers and shopping for new amp.  After my own critic...