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Integrated Amps with a Headphone Input
I think the guys forgot to ask which headphones you plan to use? some integrateds do not deliver enough "Juice" to certain models of headphones when compared to a headamp. 
Naim Nait 5i-2 for Totem Sttaf
Op, let us know how the Nait works with your speakers. I've heard good things about that combo. 
Room Treatments
You can check the Ethan Winer website, he is very knowledgeable on the room treatment area.http://www.ethanwiner.com/acoustics.html 
Help me find violin and cello related
Try Yo-yo ma. 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
Its hard to say only 1 fav. i have another: "sorry seems to be the hardest word" by Elton john 
Audience customer service...A+
@Taters, definitely is the best way. I have had a couple of issues with some retailers. Audience customer service is outstanding. 
Where does your user name come from?
Good story Edd. Interesting. 
Budget DAC
Musiland seems like a nice choice. 
Is there an average life span for a preamp?
I have seen pre's from the late 70's and still sounding good...it depends on how you treat them. 
Magnepan 1.7 too bright, HELP
Davide is right. Using a different amp makes a difference with magnepans. 
more sound in left channel than right channel?
Maybe a coupling capacitor is going bad. 
Why We Need Audiophiles ?
Vinyl rocks! thanks the sharing this article. 
DAC placement
Since your Dac is not tubey, you dont have to worry. I usually place mine besides the cd player. It is recommended to Leave a gap between your DAC and pre. (if you have one) 
1K dac
What you end up buying op? 
Rega Brio-R matching speakers?
The Monitor Audio RX6's are a nice pairing also. Clear and detailed, and excel with vocals.