Perspective system advise needed.

Erm, PROSPECTIVE. 

@hoping 66 years old, rock on brother and many good years remaining to enjoy some high end SQ that is emotionally moving and speaks to your soul

Some very good suggestions from other members

My quick .02 cents - If I were starting this hobby today and was looking for bang for the buck with the most immediate benefits I would start with a good purpose built all in one unit that does a very good job, though not the best, of all the feature functionality

I would couple it with a pair of loudspeakers at about 2 to 3 times the cost that are matched to the room and the amplifier

That unit for me is the PS Audio Stellar Strata, MSRP 3k US

That would leave you about 6-7k for speakers and cables

I don't have a particular speaker in mind but have had great experience with Revel

Here's a link from a review of the Strata

https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2021/7/16/ps-audio-stellar-strata 

This group can be brutal sometimes

Having a laugh at someone else expense due to language or grammar barriers just doesn't add any value

None of us are above a fat fingered post and mistake from time to time

I can hardly keep up when English is my first language and honestly impressed with those that are able to do so when English is a second or even third language

I think the language disconnect tells us that perhaps the best level playing field and something we all have in common is our ears and what we hear

The strength of this community is our differences and all are welcome to contribute and learn

Happy Listening To All

Thank you much, baylinor.
I appreciate your kind and wise words. It's good to see that this board has grown-ups.

Thank you very much, overthemoon!

Something to look into, for sure! I Will do just that.

Thanks, again.