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Speaker Recomendations $3000
Anything from J.M. Reynaud. 
JM Reynaud Trente to GMA Callisto or Merlin TSMMe?
I've never heard the Merlins or GMA's but do advise to listen to the JMR's.After a lot of audio-nervosa I settled with the Offrande's and.., Jean Marie has introdused a new version, the Offrande Signature which is supposed to be - haven't listened... 
How much fine tuning required on cartridge loading
Howdy Doug..,Thanks for your correction.I've honed in with real cheap resitors.., the Kiwame's ( and simular priced brands ) will be the next step up.. maybe I'll give the more expensive brands a try.., I doubt the benefits of a pair of $ 6,- resi... 
How much fine tuning required on cartridge loading
Thanks Dougdeacon,Some further investigation on the net confirms your findings with the Kiwame's although other - more expensive - brands like Riken Ohm, A. Bradley and Caddock are mentioned as contenders too.I guess it's, as allways, a matter of ... 
How much fine tuning required on cartridge loading
@ Willster,Please do share your findings with us.I've just figured out the right loading with 'el cheapo' resistors for my Denon DL103 and am looking for some quality ones.Vishay is on the shortlist.Thanks and good luck. 
Eggleston, Merlin, Jean Marie Reynaud????
I second Eril..,The Reynauds are loudspeakers for life.I listen to music most of the day ( at home ) and never experience any fatique.They sound good in any part of the room so your not stuck to a 'hotspot' position.I can't comment on the other br... 
Subsonics with Grado & Rega Arm
I had the same result with my Reference Platinum on a suspended Thorens TD147 with a TP16III arm of 7,5 eff. weight.I ruined the stylus and experiment with a Denon DL301 MC cart right now.Strange thing is: with the Grado the woofer extention didn'... 
Can a monitor sound like a floorstander??
If 30 Hz/0 Db is enough you could considder the J.M.Reynaud Offrande.Very very good!http://www.jm-reynaud.com/jmr_us/offrande.html 
Old Elac 796 H Sp worth restoring?
As far as I'm well informed this cart is one of the very first on which A.J. v/d Hul prooved hid needle designs were spot on.., I'd reckon he could inform you very well.I used the 793 for a while.., liked it very much.., am at the brink of buying ... 
A good amp to drive my B&W Matrix 800's
Howdy...,I know someone who has owned and experienced Rotel, Krell, Crown and many many more thanks to his occupation.., he modifies audio equipment and is very satisfied with his Bryston SST 7 monoblocks.Good luck