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What sound characteristics are most important to you?  
New Spatial Audio M4 Ultra
Definitely interested.   
Please recommend speakers for 45 watt SET amps
Check out Verity Audio speakers.  They fly under the radar a bit but are tube friendly and are extremely musical and natural-sounding speakers with exceptional 3D imaging and soundstage capabilities.  Made in Canada.   
New Spatial Audio M4 Ultra
Just heard Spatial speakers at NYC show with Linear Tube Audio electronics and I thought were one of the best sounds I heard by far.  Extremely dynamic and, uh, spatial sounding.  Big time on my radar as I already have an MZ2 preamp.   
Please recommend speakers for 45 watt SET amps
Where are you located?  
IFi Zen Stream with Qobuz
@cagma7 That’s really interesting info.  Thanks!!!  
DAC suggestions
 Hi, I suggest you read all reviews and if possible, listen the DAC RME 2DAC FS…  There’s no DAC with so much resources and sound quality! @sacresta Ha!  What other DACs have you compared it to?  That’s just a silly and ignorant statement.   
? on Pioneer CD players from the past, anyone still using one of these
@jafant Contact Cullen Cable and have them make you a good cable.   
Interconnects - better before preamp or after preamp?
@noromance +1 — IME the interconnects that make the most difference are closer to the source.  I used to use silver interconnects from my DAC to preamp and then copper from my pre to the amp.  Didn’t work nearly as well the other way ‘round.    
Please recommend speakers for 45 watt SET amps
Are you open to buying used?  Do you need a wider sweet spot or are you only concerned with one optimal listening position for yourself?  
Dual Subwoofers?
2 subs much better than one.  A couple SVS SB1000 Pro subs will get you down to an honest 20Hz with minimal size at less than $1000 and absolutely transform your listening experience.    
Silver Speaker Cables
  As far as sound is concerned, hardly anything noticeable even with the most sophisticated measuring equipment, including your ears.As far as your wallet is concerned, a great reduction in its thickness.Measured in ohms, the difference in the r... 
DAC suggestions
change is something I’m going to do. when and what order does not matter to me. It’s going to change after that too, right? @dpm2340 Yes — one of the great things about this hobby is you can upgrade one piece at a time as budget allows and buil... 
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
I can close my eyes and tell you what something sounds like. Try telling me what they look like on paper with your eyes closed. I am not sure that is universal. @holmz Nobody here is saying anyone’s opinion/tastes are universal, but they’re in... 
Please recommend speakers for 45 watt SET amps
Please, more info needed.  What speakers do you have now, what sound characteristics are most important to you, and what improvements are you looking for?  Also, budget?  This info will lead to much better recommendations here.