Chair

I also use a Stressless. Got one that has my ears above the back (important). They have different sizes. Given the cost of your system @audphile1 spending on a chair may rank up there as a critical component. It is for me. First chair was above my ears. 

Nearly got a Stressless vs Eames Debate started, Only on the Gon

@lanx0003 Your chair Suggestion is one I have looked at on the past, as some visitors who come to hear Audio Equipment in my home would benefit from the ease of alighting it.

If the chair was to become my go to seat, there's a control button on the Hand Device I would not be able to let my wonderful wife learn its function, she'd set the chair up as seen in your picture and remove the Hand Control.    

@pindac as long as it it’s an eject button you’re safe. Lol

@rick_n which replica do you have and how old is it? How is it holding up?

@wsrrsw I’m looking for something comfortable, not too bulky, with good back support and for the chair not to be above my ears (my current one is and it’s screwing up the experience a bit). 
Budget - want to stay under $3,000 ideally. 

I see used stress less all the time at pretty good prices. I bought mine new. There is a ring you can buy to elevate it 2” of it feels too low. 

I had similar issues, no recliner or ottoman for me...I had my surgeon and physical therapist tell me what type of chair would work...what is comfortable in the showroom and even for weeks after, may not be good in the long run...if it's that bad audphile1 I strongly recommend a professional recommendation...