Environment Setup

Hardware Setup
I am joining Dropbox on the 28th! And moving to NYC. And turning 30 of the 22nd.
So I thought I'd celebrate all this by getting my dream Macbook Setup :) I have some flexible budget from Dropbox, but would like to keep in within reasonable bounds.
Suggestions welcome!
MACBOOK - Standard issue 64GB 1TB Macbook Pro Max
DESK: I'd like a big L desk to fit a 49" monitor and a 34" monitor. Found this: Coleshome 66" L Shaped Gaming Desk, Corner Computer Desk, Sturdy Home Office Computer Table, Writing Desk, Larger Gaming Desk Workstation, Black $150
CHAIR: I'll be sitting a lot. So would like a very comfy chair. Herman Miller Aeron Chair, B, Graphite $1780
MONITOR: I'm a frontend engineer, so generally have VSCode, Browser with Inspector, and all my notification/messaing thingies. I get a standard issue 34" screen and I'll probably get an UWS 49" CRG9 (had it before and it was dope!) - SAMSUNG LC49RG90SSNXZA 49-Inch CRG9 Curved Gaming Monitor, Black, QHD, 120Hz $950
MONITOR ARM: So that I don't waste precious desk space: Ergotron – HX Single Ultrawide Monitor Arm with HD Pivot, VESA Desk Mount – for 1000R Curved Monitors Up to 49 Inches, 28 to 42 lbs – White​
MOUSE: I had the MX 3 Pro before, but now it's in storage. Probably will buy again - Logitech MX Master 3S - Wireless Performance Mouse with Ultra-Fast Scrolling, Ergo, 8K DPI, Track on Glass, Quiet Clicks, USB-C, Bluetooth, Windows, Linux, Chrome - Graphite $100
KEYBOARD - Lotsa typing :) - Logitech MX Mechanical Wireless Illuminated Performance Keyboard, Tactile Quiet Switches, Backlit Keys, Bluetooth, USB-C, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Metal $170
MICROPHONE - We are fully remote, lots of Zoom meetings, also I want to get into podcasting more (speaking about tech) - Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone for PC, Podcast, Gaming, Streaming, Studio, Computer Mic - Blackout $125
HEADPHONES - Audeze LCD-X Over Ear Open Back Headphone New 2021 Version Creator Package with Carry case $1200 or Sennheiser HD 820 Over-the-Ear Audiophile Reference Headphones - Ring Radiator Drivers 2-Year Warranty (Black) (Renewed) $1600
DAC - 1Mii DS600 HiFi Audio DAC, Hi-Res Bluetooth Receiver LDAC AptX HD, USB DAC for Home Stereo, AV Receiver or Amplifier, DSD512 32Bit/768Khz, Dual ES9038Q2M XMOS, Headphone Amplifier 3.5mm AUX/RCA Out $200
PreAmp - Schiit Magni 3+B Headphone Amplifier and Preamp​
Dock - Needs to support UWS screen (Thunderbolt 4) - Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro, Single 8K @ 60hz, Dual 4K Display Compatible, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Port, 2 x HDMI Port, 90W Power Delivery PD, Audio in/Out, Compatible with MacBook Pro, XPS, and More $400
iPad - for sketches, testing, and 2nd monitor 2021 Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro Wi‑Fi + Cellular 256GB - Space Gray $1350
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