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Amplification for Dali MS4
correction -- MC 252. sorry. 
Reference 3a MM De Capo's vs Totem Sttaf vs LSi9's
Lush, I noticed in your original post that you are considering moving your system to a 15x15 room. be aware that this room will likely yield very uneven bass, especially if it is 8 feet tall as is common. 
information/feedback on dali speakers
I helped to set up a system using the MS5. The amp was a Mac 352, the pre a C2200. The resulting sound was impressive. 
dali helicon 300 opinion
The 300's were surprisingly fullfilling. I usually am not impressed with monitors, feeling that they give up to much in the low end. The 300's are quite impressive. btw, I did not experience the exessive brightness noted by some. 
Amplification for Dali MS4
I installed a pair of MS5's recently, using the Mac 352 and c2200, combined with the ayre cx7 (new version). There was no problem with the highs. The sound was quite good, actually. 
Best electronics for Vandersteen 5/5A
Zargon, i have heard that exact combo extensively, and it sounds wonderful. I am sure you will be pleased.I am using vandrsteen 5's with an ARC LS15 , CD3, and a classe ca101. I am happy with the sound, but will probably switch the amp for a vt100... 
Best one box CDP, Got it short listed to Four
consider the audio research cd3. it does everything right as far as i can tell. 
For Vandersteen 2Wq users.
I agree with most of the excellent advice above. I was thoroughly researching this subject for myself until recently, when i found some used model 5's.Let me add a few points: the "forward correction" feature is designed to sense a signal that wou... 
Joseph Audio RM33si & others in the $8,000 range
the joseph audio speakers sounded great at ces, and no, they didn't ask me to vote for them. they were a bit too crisp/dry for longterm enjoyment, though.i would have to steer you towards auditioning vandersteens. the 5's are particularly outstand... 
Best $4-7K speaker for HT and music?
if waf wasnt so important, then vandersteen 2 or 3. otherwise, totem, aerial, proac are worth considering.keep your eyes open for used vandersteen 5, and have it all.