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Great Small Room Speakers for $3-5k
I would add to your list a used pair of Joseph Audio Pulsars.    
What was the most impactful addition to your system?
GZ34 metal base in my Modwright pre power supply.  Still using in my Cary SLP05. Component - ADG Audio mono blocks       
How much should I spend on a new DAC
+1 on the Bricasti M3.  I would look for a used Bricasti with a network steamer card.      
GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
I’m envious of everyone getting a 16.  After a few heath issues I moved to ADG Audions and am done with power amps.  The weight, heat and sound quality are excellent.  Good luck guys.  I just can’t handle the weight and heat moving forward.   Grea... 
Hifi Rose RA180
Goldprint Audio is a dealer in NC.  Taylor is very reasonable and great to work with.  He always has your best interest in mind.  
Why Don't you hear more about Audio Physics Speakers??
When I first heard them I kind of had to have them.   As I owned them I noticed they did not have the fullness I tend to like.  It may have been my room but I’ve owned Revel, Proac, and a few others and never thought I was missing midrange.    
Why Don't you hear more about Audio Physics Speakers??
I owned the Avanti for a brief time.  While they created a large sound stage and detail they had a very “soft” mid frequency in my room and set up.  I tried to like them but in the end I ended up selling.  Other equipment included Primaluna HP w/ ... 
What is the most important cable in your system
@z32kerber  +1  
Streamer-DAC vs Seperates
For me it came down to power cables and interconnects.  When I looked at all separates the total cost versus a DAC with built in streamer was not really close.  I ended up with a Bricasti M1 se with network / streamer card.  I would do that again ... 
New DAC or New Streamer?
When I started done this path I was also thinking of the solution as streamer and DAC.  As I learned more I added in a separate music server (hardware).  I think it is important if you have a large music library (> 2TB+) and use Roon. In the en... 
New DAC or New Streamer?
When I started done this path I was also thinking of the solution as streamer and DAC.  As I learned more I added in a separate music server (hardware).  I think it is important if you have a large music library (> 2TB+) and use Roon. In the en... 
Joseph Audio: Perspectives and Pearls
I have not compared perspectives to peals but own perspectives.  I’ve gone through a couple of amp upgrades and preamp upgrades and continue to be impressed with the perspectives.  They sound better with every upgrade.  I’m not convinced I can spe... 
Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll
I switched from tubes because of heat, weight and power tube replacement cost.  Started out experimenting with a few SS amps and ended up with AGD Audions.  Could not be happier.  Still have tubes in my signal path as I running through a Cary SLP0... 
So, I listened to a $1Million Dollar System
Prices are out of control.  Think about how many world class live performances you can attend for a million dollars! Just saying.  By the way what is the expectation of a million dollar system?     
Best sounding CD player
Have you used a steaming service like Qobuz or Tidal?  I think if you do a free trial you may find the access to a “world” of music might make you rethink the cost.