Where to get advice on a new system build

For budget friendly, class d has really made great strides the last few years. I’ve had several expensive tube amps, 2 over 10k, and my Orchard Audio Starkrimson mono blocks hang right with them. They should be paired carefully with a softer sounding dac or preamp. I use a tube dac for this purpose. 
As far as speakers are concerned, I prefer big sound from floor speakers. I’m currently using hybrid horns but they are quite expensive. Not sure what may fit your needs in your budget after the items above. 
Lastly, if you’re going to stream, the Wiim Pro gets excellent reviews and some actually use them at the shows. I use Lumin u2 mini which isn’t too expensive. 
Good luck. The journey can be frustrating but you learn a lot along the way. 

@bke1 

Since PS Audio came out with the PMG line of equipment, the BHK line is being sold at great prices and used is even better.  It’s definitely something to look at.

@jimmyblues1959 Thank you, glad to be back, I think.

I appreciate the suggestions, I have a few local dealers that have a wide variety of equipment to view.  I don’t have a local vandersteen dealer, so listening may be a challenge.  
@mapman thank you.  I am looking for a few pointers so i don’t race in the wrong direction at the beginning of the search. It could be as simple as a pair of magicos, and a hegel integrated and be done, or not.  I’m interested in learning about the “or not”, and how to get familiar with the equipment. Dealers, shows, clubs, etc. online vendors as well.  
@earthbound my knowledge of class d is dated. I find myself leaning towards SS, for no real reason other than familiarity. Always open though.

@curiousjim I see!  Thanks

It’s come a long way. Certainly worth a listen. I went in not expecting to be thrilled and was quite surprised, especially considering the price of some of the amps. I got the mono blocks with the added op amp buffer, so you can actually chip roll! The amp was 3k and it is every bit as good as mor far more expensive amps. Of course, every amp sounds different and you need to pick the one that catches your ear. Have fun shopping.