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Warm, rich, smooth, 3d tube integrated amp, budget $6000
I have a full PrimaLuna setup (Preamp + 2 Mono's) and quite happy with the sound.  
Magico A5, Wilson SabrinaX, or PS Audio FR30?
In response to Stereo5's comment: Seeing that Paul McGowan of PS Audio ran Genesis with Arnie Nudell, and spent years designing speakers, I'd say their new speakers are probably worth listening to. It's not because they haven't produced speakers ... 
Best integrated tube amplifier, under $3,000.00. No phono needed. Could be used, too.d
PrimaLuna would be my suggestion. I have their pre-amp driving 2 of their mono blocks. Very happy with sound, build quality and looks. 
Upgrading my blusound streamer
On the streamer side, SOtM sMS-200 Neo or 200 Ultra seem to be some of the best out there.I have the sMS-200 Neo, and it's a great unit. I have it hooked up to a Pro-Ject Box S2 Digital DAC, and it works really well. You could use your C47 as a DA... 
Help with up to $1500 streamer
I use the SoTM SMS-200 Neo (Streamer) with a Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital (DAC), and quite happy with it.If you have a NAS or other type of file share, where you host your digital files, you can use some of the various industry music management pla... 
Best Headphone under 1k$?
In the IEM space, the SHURE SE846 are amazing. $999, and they come in a few color versions. I have this clear pair myself.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DIUGW6A/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=simonb033-20&creative=9325&linkC... 
PRIMA LUNA AMPLIFIERS
I have a pair of Prologue Mono's, powered by a Dialogue Preamp.Build quality is amazing, sound quality is great, and the auto-balancing feature should keep your tubes healthy for a long time.Also powering a pair of Sonus Faber's, quite happy with ... 
Highest BUILD quality tube amps?
Another vote for PrimaLuna here. I have a preamp and a pair of monoblocks from them, and the build quality is great. Also love the sound in my system.PrimaLuna is from the Netherlands, and I believe they're also built there (I think someone earlie... 
If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money
Is it the CDT2 Mk2, or CDT3 Mk2? I can't see a CDT2 Mk3? 
Primaluna separates or Integrated?
I have Prologue Mono's and a Dialogue Preamp. Quite happy with it.Setting it all up again this weekend, as I've just moved. Can't wait to fire it up :)  
How can I connect bananas to Wilson speakers?
"ask your toddler child or grandchild for hint."--> I think the gist of the comment is that toddlers have a knack of putting random objects into slots, crevices, holes etc.  
Tube Preamps.....
I have my PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium PreAmp coming in this week.Running a Mac Mini with Roon, connected to Pro-Ject Pre-Box Digital S2 for now. Does Tidal MQA, DSD and everything else you throw at it.May upgrade the DAC later, and use the Pro-Ject... 
PC or Line Conditioner
What I understood from the whole power story, is that it's about a few things:1. Stable power. Is your voltage around 110/120V constant, or does it drop and rise by a few volts. Power peaks can wreck electronics, so a surge protector is key here.2...