@essrand I realize this is for a secondary system, however, at the price point you've stated, something has to give. And that something will be the DAC module (most likely). Adding a streamer only complicates this equation by adding another (compromised) variable.
I'd personally approach this with the "all-in-one" component as the Source to Pre component. For example, the Lumin X1.
In keeping with your pre+amp approach, Vinnie Rossi's L2i comes to mind, but it is above your budgeted amount. He offers a DAC module but that takes the overall cost north of 20K new.
Throwing this into the mix, on the off chance it applies, since your speakers are TBD...and this is a secondary system...
Significantly under budget, intriguing and a very different type of All-In-One is Buchardt Audio's new A700 or A500 with Hub.
https://www.buchardtaudio.com/products
I'd personally approach this with the "all-in-one" component as the Source to Pre component. For example, the Lumin X1.
In keeping with your pre+amp approach, Vinnie Rossi's L2i comes to mind, but it is above your budgeted amount. He offers a DAC module but that takes the overall cost north of 20K new.
Throwing this into the mix, on the off chance it applies, since your speakers are TBD...and this is a secondary system...
Significantly under budget, intriguing and a very different type of All-In-One is Buchardt Audio's new A700 or A500 with Hub.
https://www.buchardtaudio.com/products