Again, thanks for the welcome and advice, it's almost overwhelming!

Parking the nostalgia trip for a while, I've been researching a streaming set up for the past few days. With the plethora of information available, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction, opinion from experience, adverts from reviews etc.

I'd really appreciate the collective wisdom here before I start spending.

Budget: £3,000–4,000 for the full system (speakers + amp + streaming source). Happy to buy used/ex-demo if that's the smart move.

What I've looked at so far (after reading reviews and lurking here):

Streamers:

WiiM Pro Plus – seems like a no-brainer for the money, but will the DAC let me down?

Bluesound Node (N132) – pricier, but maybe better long-term support and sound quality?

Amplification (integrated, with digital in?):

Cambridge Audio CXA81 – lots of praise, but is it too forward/bright for my taste?

Audiolab 7000A – like the feature set, unsure about musicality

Rega Brio – I know it's analogue only, so I'd need an external DAC. Worth the hassle?

Second-hand Naim Nait 5si – a friend mentioned this, but I worry about maintenance

Speakers (standmount, I think?):

KEF LS50 Meta – everyone raves about them, but will they need a sub in my room?

Wharfedale Linton (with stands) – warm and engaging from what I've read, but huge

ProAc Response DT8 – stretched the budget, but I see them praised for vocals

Second-hand Spendor A4 or A7 – maybe the smarter buy?

The DAC question: If I go with the WiiM + an analogue amp, what DAC would you add? Or should I just buy an integrated amp with a good built-in DAC and simplify?

My main unknowns:

Streamer + separate DAC + analogue amp vs all-in-one integrated streaming amp – which gives better value at this budget?

Standmount vs floorstander in my 5x4m room? I worry floorstanders will boom, but standmounts might lack weight for rock.

What am I missing? Is there a classic, obvious choice I've overlooked?

I'm not in a rush. I want to buy once and buy right – something that will make me fall back in love with music for the next ten years.

Any and all advice welcome. If you'd swap something on my list, tell me why. If I'm being an idiot about something, tell me that too.

Thanks in advance.

Alistair