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Hoping for a recommendation for stereo amp around $1500 or less ($2k max)
I use Monarchy Audio SM70-Pro mono amps, one for each channel. I recommend them very much! 
Favorite Female vocals that give you goose bumps
Beady BelleKari BremnesBeate S. Lech 
The most important word of advise?
Good room acoustics are as important as good equipment. 
How do I improve a room with a low ceiling?
Use absorption. More absorption is equivalent to more distance. Also, go to gearslutz.com for best advice. 
Headphone Amp AND good Preamp
April Music Stello HP100 
How international is your system?
DAC - South KoreaPre - South KoreaAmps - USASpeakers - U.K. but made in Malaysia Cables - U.K.Headphones - Japan 
Monarchy se-100 delux mk2?
Anyone, please - Is it worth upgrading from SM-70 PRO to SE-100 Delux MK2? 
What power cable are you using with your Keces DAC
Is it a joke? 
Words From the Wise
1. Room Treatment and speakers positioning are very, very important. Room resonances must be eliminated at least partially.2. A good subwoofer can greatly augment the pleasure you take in the music listening. Patience is required here though, beca... 
How much does your system retail for?
$6100. I am quite happy with the sound which I bought for this cash. 
Is a Sub worth the bother?
Yes, it's worth all the bothering and sorrows and despondency which you will undergo through during its setup. I have AE Aegis Evo 3 speakers which go down to 40 Hz (-3 dB) and 36 Hz (-6 dB). I added a second hand REL Quake sub and it absolutely t... 
Best Headphones & Amp---Opinions Please
Please consider close-type headphones Denon D2000 or D5000. They have a deeper bass than Sennheiser HD600/HD650. As for the amp, April Music HP100 is a very good solid-state headphone amp (it is also a pre amp). 
Mark Knophler; recommended music??
This band is very similar to Mark Knopfler, in my opinion:The Highwaymen (album 1985 "Highwayman"). 
Do all Class D amps lack soundstage depth?
Thanks, Kenk168! Looks like Nuforce is among the favorites, when it comes to digital amps... 
Do all Class D amps lack soundstage depth?
Tholt: "Is there a reason why you're so caught up in class D?"Because it's easier for me to purchase Class D amps internationally - their are light in terms of weight and they often accept 220V. And because I liked, in general, the fresh and open ...