I understand your reservations about Class D and I also understand that you were not looking for more suggestions, but only for the observations of those who have listened to the particular pairings the you listed, @hi-amp. But in case you might find it useful and you can find one in your area to audition I am going to throw the Primare I35 out there as something you may consider.
https://primare.net/product/i35-dac-modular-integrated-amplfiier-and-digital-to-analog-converter/
As you can see it has a DAC and you can also add a streamer module. It is also within your budget. I have the I32 and love it. I hope to upgrade sometime. The advantage of these is that they are not at all picky about the speakers they drive, so matching is much less of an issue. Whatever you decide, I hope you are overjoyed with the result.
https://primare.net/product/i35-dac-modular-integrated-amplfiier-and-digital-to-analog-converter/
As you can see it has a DAC and you can also add a streamer module. It is also within your budget. I have the I32 and love it. I hope to upgrade sometime. The advantage of these is that they are not at all picky about the speakers they drive, so matching is much less of an issue. Whatever you decide, I hope you are overjoyed with the result.
