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Kinki Studio EX-M1
@benlzy curious to hear your thoughts on how the EX-M1 compares to the JOB integrated.... 
Best used integrated for under $5000
Missed the bit about built-in DAC and streamer.  Would suggest the Atom and Nova from NAIM - have heard both and they are exceptional.   
Best used integrated for under $5000
Take a look at the LFD NCSE...  
Micromega M-100/150 field reports
To confirm - is there no way to stream Tidal to the M100? 
Amp for Boenicke W5
@toetapaudio Why specifically class D amplification for the W5? 
DAC choice
More analog/natural sonic presentation (to my ears) than the others. Naturally, speaker pairing can influence one’s decision.  I have been using the Revel M106.  
DAC choice
I chose the NAD M51 over the Auralic Vega, PS Audio PerfectWave II and RME ADI-2, all of which I bought, tried and sold.   
Single box (Streamer + DAC+ Amplifier ) under $1000
NAD C368 with BlueSound module will do the trick. 
Budget DAC/Preamp with Remote?
NAD M51 - been around for a while but I continue to be amazed at how it out-classes its more expensive modern rivals. 
Kinki Studio EX-M1
@mikepowellaudio that's funny ... was just watching your DAC shootout videos yesterday.  Looking forward to the Kinki/CODA shootout. 
DACs with a budget of $800
NAD M51 and you’re done.  
Suggestions for Modifying/Upgrading my system
I owned the McCormack DNA 0.5 Deluxe at one point.  Ran them with a pair of Tyler Acoustics Taylo Reference monitors.  The combination was superb.   
The best place in NYC
Audio Doctor in NJ (Jersey City) has a great selection of gear.   
Speaker recomendation
@lgoler - didn't slam him - quite the opposite actually - I assume you misread my post.   
Speaker recomendation
I believe @audiotroy 's intent is largely misunderstood here. I visited his showroom recently with a "meager" $5k budget, and he spent a solid couple of hours discussing various options with me. He has an incredible amount of gear on display and a...