Scansonic mb serie

Yes. 
Yes. 
That helps. 
Warmer side. 
Naim. I read article that also commented about the SS/Naim synergy. This was a demo at Raidho/SS HQ and that's what they use. Says it all for me. To be fair I use a NaimUniti 2 with my 2.5 but my dealer also uses that combo for audition too. 

Here's the article. About midway I guess. 
http://www.monoandstereo.com/2016/05/raidho-ansuz-aavik-in-depth-overview.html?m=1

Thanks!! Don't have too much room so I'll go a different way!

Are there any scansonic dealers in the Philadelphia area?

Seems like a dealer list on here from Pittsburg.