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Belles 350A Reference vs. Pass INT-150
Thanks for the responses! I think that my Dynaudios would benefit from more power than the 30 watt XA 30.5, even if the sound is more liquid and refined. If I get to hear the INT-150, I'll post my impressions. 
Using Opus 21 digital input
Thanks Sammie, that's helpful. 
Babies and Speakers
Agree with Kbuzz... a floor standing speaker with a relatively low center of gravity would be safer once your tyke starts cruising the furniture. Or get some really stable Target four-post stands, and some velcro or Blu-tac to secure stand mounted... 
Euphoric Realism vs. Euphonic Romanticism
Herron tubed pre-amp. 
Experience with Coda Model 10
Somewhat warm and dark sounding, but with good speed and dynamics IMHO. 
opinions on Clayton amps ?
Clayton Audio- warmer, denser, more liquid but a darker treble than the Ayre in my (limited) listening experience. 
ARCAM: is it me or is it a bit compressed?
I would try a more powerful amp with that speaker, it is not particularly efficient. IMO it needs more power to open up, sounding great with some big krells the last time I heard it. The older, less efficient dynaudio speakers did sound compressed... 
Velodyne Spl series vs. SVS Subs
Sorry I didn't respond sooner. I only heard the noise when the subwoofer was turned on, whether hooked up with the low or high level inputs. 
Velodyne Spl series vs. SVS Subs
I had an SVS. I liked the bass extension, but I could hear a hissing noise from my tweeters during quiet passages of music while the sub was on. So, I returned it. 
Improve Bryston B100-SST and Totem Model 1 Sig
P.S.,it was the AX-7e version. 
Improve Bryston B100-SST and Totem Model 1 Sig
I just compared the older Bryston B-60 against the Ayre AX-7. The Ayre sounded less dry, more liquid and "denser." Still neutral, not golden colored like some of the CJ stuff I heard a long while back. Maybe the Ayre would work for you. I think th... 
resolution audio opus 21 vs. audio research cd 3
Thanks for your responses.