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Integrated Question
My thoughts on a ModWright KWH 225i that I demoed were similar. It sounded great but it left me wanting more dynamics - laid back is a good way to put it. I also had an Ayon S-10 II. This unit transformed for me when I threw in some NOS tubes. Mad... 
Sweet Sounding DAC
Apologies in advance because this DAC is huge and heavy but reference level none-the-less. In my 10 years of borderline frantic searching - now completely over. I no longer thing about DACs at all. Every song plays like a PERFORMANCE in my room.  ... 
Integrated amp suggestions.
+1 for Gryphon Diablo 300 and the Vinni Rossi L2ise integrated. I own the Diablo and was most impressed hearing the L2ise at RMAF 2019. 
getting into vinyl
If you need a separate phono pre look no further than lounge audio LCR MKIII. Does almost everything right at a ridiculously cheap price point. Will easily compete with anything <$1500 from personal experience and reviews. Good luck.  
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
Was given a pair of Infinity Reference 162s as a warranty replacement from Harman. Thought I would sell them but I'm really impressed with them and now use them for my home theater. Excellent value at $450. $350 or lower New on eBay. Elacs are ver... 
Any Rotel love around here? Looking to power my Sonus Faber Olympica 3
Started my hifi voyage with a Rotel RC-1590. Liked it at first. Moved forward to their RDD-1580 DAC and CD player. Within a year the amp's volume control broke. Had it fixed but began demoing other integrated amps. Listened to luxman, modwright, a... 
Any suggestion on DAC below $1,500
I own a Rotel RDD-1580 and absolutely LOVE it. One of the best easily up to $1500 that retails for $800. If you can get it second hand it's worth every penny.