What's your dream system?

Put a bit more thought into my dream system, added prices, and uploaded pics. A common theme is that (in most cases) I started with affordable components I've owned that have struck me as aesthetically elegant, tonally warm, liquid mids, extremely musical, great dynamics, and still detailed enough for hifi - I hate an anayltical sound, cold sound, hard mids, etc. Then I chose the top-of-the-line offerings from these same manufacturers for my dream system
I'm not too interested in the uber-esoteric stuff yet. At least that way I can dream about owning my dream system in 10 years or so

A bit more on my philosphy - I like to match system components that share a similar sound - in this case my preferred smoothness, warm, dynamics, and euphonic qualities. This way the component's similar strengths reinforce and enhance each other, taking the whole system to the next level. Trying to maintain a balancing act (ie: a warm component to counter a cold one, musical speakers for an analytical amp, etc) - has never tickled my buttons in the past.

This has got to be the best system I've never heard

Tannoy Dimension TD10 (or TD12):
About $8000 a pair for the TD10 or $10K for TD12. I love the look and sound quality of the Eyris DC series ($2800/pr for the DC3) - very musical. If the Dimension series expands upon this as the price (and cosmetics) indicate, then for my tastes they'll be just about unparalleled. Gotta love the dual-concentric driver and supertweet. For a smaller room I'd take the TD8 at around $7000/pr.

Sugden Masterclass AA Power Amplifier:
For the balanced monoblocks, about $12K/pr. For a scaled down dream system I'd take the stereo version for about $6K. Basing this selection on how gorgeous the chassis is (:D) and how great their $1K Sugden Headmaster (headamp & remote controlled preamp) sounds - it's as musical as I've heard from Solid State, and I'd prefer my poweramp be SS to avoid the big power tubes.

For a more scaled down system I'd take the PS Audio GCA-250 - based on how kickass its predecessor, the HCA-2, sounds for the money.

Singlepower Supra SDS-XLR tube headphone amp as preamp:
The pictured unit is a $20K balanced headphone amp. Headphone amps are just like preamps except with higher gain and more current drive capabilities. This is the best headphone amp in the world, and consequentially, an amazing preamp. I've actually heard the one pictured. It's crazy. I'm fortunate enough to own a single-ended Supra SDS - it's about 95% of the SDS-XLR, and I paid only $1500 used, so 20K is kinda extravagant. For a more scaled down system I'd choose a second single-ended Supra with preamp outs, remote control, etc, at around $4K. I could get any of these amps in silver to match the Sugden.

Digital Souce: Meridian 588
As mentioned before, I'm not too picky on source. Just give me a warm and smooth standalone. I've owned the G08 and honestly I can't tell any difference from the 588 I've auditioned - so the 588 is a good enough dream source for me.

Cables:
Homegrown Audio Silver Lace is plenty good enough for me. And it's pretty.

Power:
A PS Audio P500 should do the trick.

Pics below from L to R:
Tannoy Dimension, Sugden MasterClass, PS Audio GCA, Singlepower SDS-XLR, me thinking of making a break for it

Bump or not, I would prefer a dream room for what I have, I believe that would make they biggest move forward for me.

A much larger room where I did a better job of insulating the ceiling above because there was less ductwork in the way.
Systemwise-a complete BAT or Rogue tube based pre and amp....or TOTL Luxman or Pass integrated.

Top of the line Dan D’Agostino gear and Legacy speakers with a great room for it.
I wouldn't kick the top Rosso Fiorentino Florentia out either....

Legacy audio is an hour away from my home, its nice knowing the top dog Bill D.

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Holy grail stuff?

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I can think of some records I’d like to have though...

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