Newcomer to the hardware, but not to music.
I really hope on knowledge of members.
It's very simple - there is a budget of $10k. I live in Russia so it's equal to $8k in eu.
That's money for me is not small and i do not want to be mistaken with a choice of equipment.
Listening will be in a small room (17 m). I need bookshelf speakers.
Maybe take Linn DS1 and forget about the problems? But Linn - for me so much muddy at 16ti bit recordings.
I listen very different music. From Classics to eclecticism. Most important thing - scene depth and 3d sound.
Now i have latest iMac.
Sorry for my English.
