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Suitable amplifier for Dynaudio Contour 3.3?
I'll have to agree with Rossta, that Plinius/Dynaudio would be fantastic match but ONLY with superb pre-amplification! Mr. Meri didn't mention what kind of pre-amp will be using. Unless, connectting the Ayre directly into the amp?? 
MMF7 + MF A300 + ML Aeon = Goosebumps?
Scott, i wouldn't knock MF, or other products that you mentioned (Also i own ESL speakers), but Legend Starlet integrated with their Legend monitors would be your best bet if you are looking for "goosebump" factor, especially in such a small room!... 
Down sizing
I would trongly suggest Legend Starlet integrated amp and Legend monitor speakers. Fantastic sound for reasonable amount of $$! Simply amazing set-up, and you can also hear similar feedback from people that visited this year, CES show. 
Mesa Baron Vs. Rogue M120's-Should I switch??????
No! You would be probably downgrading?! If you want change (for sake of change)in sound go for it. If you want to improve the sound, upgrade your pre-amp (if aplicable)speakers or elsewhere. Good luck! 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
my 17-year-old son was killed 5 years ago in a collision...After he died, I saw roads of this country swimming in blood. They will stay like that because until it happens to you, you are happy to be part of the conspiracy of silence. And after it ... 
How do you get the "real" feel of music?
I remember walking into the shopping mall, where group of old pensioners, apparently from some homes for pensioners amateur music enthusiast performed some old standard tunes. There was brass instuments, clarinets, tube and strangely couple of vio... 
What will it buy me?
Stehno, I think you are ready for some ESL or Planar speakers?! Aerial are beautiful sounding, however it is time to evolve from the wood boxes and to let music free. Think, Soundlab. Rgds! 
Best Integrated Tube Amp for 2.5K or Less
VTL It-85 is THE only amp in this price range that will be compatible with ESL or planar speakers. 
Your thoughts on J. Atkinsons Chord DAC review...?
"...Review is just review, not your parents or teacher/mentor or GOD..." Ken, i wish that is thrue. Stereophile unfortunately, is THE most influential magazine in the U.S.! I will quote David Solomon VP Sales & MarketingMusical Fidelity USA, f... 
What should I upgrade next?
I would upgrade pre-am, and CD first. Then, you can tell if your current speakers would work for you. Or, as suggested, sell your pre-amp and amp(s) and get high quality Integrated Amp (Krell, Plinius, Perreaux...if you need high current amp )Spea... 
DCS or Chord 64
Just do not jump your guns so quickly! Rob Watts was the designer of Chord 64. If anyobody remembers, Watts was the president and the owner of Dpa Digital company from Wales. Dpa, small company with hanful of employees, produced some of monumental... 
Looking for Best Monitors
I believe he meant 5 to 7 speakers for HT set-up? 
Wilson Audio Sophia
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1023030005&read&3&4& 
Best integrated tube amp for 1500?
Jadis Orchestra, if you are interested there is one here for 1400. 
BEETHOVEN'S LATE STRING QUARTETS
I am surprised nobody mentioned Talich Quartet version? Performance and sound are exceptional