So after living with the Counterpoint NPS-400 for several monthes and getting used to a different sound, I swapped it out of the system and put my Stratos back in. I am still using the Clearfield Continentals and will rotate the Dynaudio 82s back in for more testing.

Immediate observations were:

Loss of wide soundstage
Increased Bass and Highs
Loss of Midrange clarity
More in your face sound with shorter, sharper sound

I'm starting to realize that I can deal with the lack of bass extension in contrast with the wonderful midrange I am getting from the Counterpoint.

Granted the Stratos was not fully warmed up but my observations were pretty much what I expected. More to come.....