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Box speakers that sound like Electrostats?
Spendor S3/5 is the closest I've heard so far. 
Suitable amplifier for Dynaudio Contour 3.3?
In the past I always use the Plinius with the Dyns. They are a synergistic match. I would start with the 8200integrated. 
Plinius Mkll - Integrated amp
Have owned the 8100, 8150i then and the 8200. All are great amps and they match most speakers out there except for bright sounding ones.Good luck. 
Opinion of JM Lab Profil 7?
I heard a pair about 2 years ago and did not strike appealing. I find the midrange good but the highs were a bit exposed, bright and sometimes brittle even when driven with tube amps.I'm sure JM Labs have corrected this problem with their newer li... 
Small monitors for a dear aunt
Spendors S3/5 or the classic LS3/5a. 
Would a Pass Aleph 5 be able to drive Thiel 3.5 ?
At low level volumes I think it would, but i would opt for a higher power amp. Classe are know to be good matches with the Thiels like the CA 201. 
Spendor SP3/1P vs. Monitor Audio GR 10?
I had the 3/1p for about 2 years, now using the S3/5 smaller spendors.Hard to go wrong with the 3/1p ! I cant comment on this particular MA speaker but in the past years, I find their metallic tweeters to be a bit "hot" and "bright" for my taste s...