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Wyred DACS
Tempting, but I'm waiting on full specs and maybe a review or two as I'm quite satisfied with my current source. 
Opinions on Wyred 4 Sound ICE amps
I like the bass control from my W4S STI-500 and W4S ST-500 better than the Mac and Pass amps I've owned. Anyone who says they're lacking in low end is probably used to big, bloated bass. 
Do any amps have 6 ohm taps for 6 ohm impedance?
McIntosh recommends the 4ohm taps for 6ohm speakers. 
McIntosh MCD500 vs Ayon CD-2
The Ayon is the most dynamic CDP I've heard so far. 
Dynamics at lower volumes?
Efficient speakers + high power SS = dynamics at lower volumes. I recently experienced this listening to a pair of Acoustic Zen Crescendos and an Ayon CD-2 powered by a Wyred 4 Sound STI-500. 
Polk LSI15's to Salk Song Towers
Upgrading the LSi15's crossovers would yield a significant increase in performance. 
suggestions for a warm cd player not too much $$
Marantz. 
suggestions for warm cd player
Marantz. 
Help with passive preamp
Use the .75v sensitivity, gain all the way up, and you'll have no problem using a passive. I used that configuration for a few years with various sources and speakers. 
logical steps up from DacMagic?
I compared both back to back in the same rig. The 840C is more transparent and dynamic than the DacMagic, but I found that the DacMagic imaged better. 
Any DACs have the Sabre 32bit D/A Converter ??
The Nova can be used as a stand alone DAC, DAC/Pre, and DAC/Integrated amp. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Acoustic Zen Crescendo. 
Full Range Speaker That Can Play Near Boundaries
The North Creek Big Kat: http://www.northcreekmusic.com/Kitty/Big_Kat_Info.htmI have no experience with them though. 
MIT AVT MA vs. Shotgun S1
I found the AVt MA's more resolute, coherent, and open in my system. 
Which is the best cd player under $10k?
Another vote for Ayon.