I like your goal and vision.
My suggestion is to listen to as many different types of systems as you can. My rationale is there are different sonic characteristics and the goal is for you to find what you like the best.
For example, I have a friend who has Magnapan speakers - they are very different than my Sonus faber speakers in sound presentation including for vocals and different types of instruments.
Based on my tastes - if I was to spend $35k here's what I'd likely do:
Speakers: Sonus faber Olympica Nova V (or Nova 3)
Electronics: Moon by Simaudio 390 Network player preamp with 330A amplifier
Rega P8 turntable with Ania
Quality cables- Transparent, Kimber, Nordost.
This is close to my current system except I have 2 M400 amplifiers.
And for the record I moved from McIntosh to Moon - based on my personal preferences. I loved my McIntosh gear.