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Personal speaker evolution
Rectilinear 11 A;s - traded for a Fender Bassman/Showman ComboSAE - cant recall model number 350.00Dynaco 25 XL's used as a back channel to SAE's 125.00B&W DM2 200.00DIY KEF Transmission Lines using T27 B110 and B139 - 400.00???Burhoe Blue Spe... 
Stand out phono stages
The M/C phonostage in my Hovland HP 100 is superb and a step above other phonostages that I have used in the past. (Musical Fidelity LP2, Mod Squad Phono Drive and Benz Micro) Unfortunately Hovland went out of business in 2008. 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
I would probably agree with TVAD but add a VOX AC30 and a Fender Deluxe Reverb. Presently I am using a Bryston 4B SST Squared which I don't see changing anytime too soon. 
Matching pre-amp for Bryston power amp
I have owned both the Bryston BP26 and Hovland HP 100 but unfortunately I was not using the same power amp for both. (with the Bryston I was using a modified/upgraded Moscode 300 and with the Hovland I am using a Bryston 4B SST 2. My general take ... 
Audiolab, Rowland integrated - nothing in between?
YBA Integre DT - great preamp section - far more detailed than the Audiolab (I've owned both) 
Personal speaker evolution
Rectilinear X1 traded for a Fender Bassman head/bottomSAE Mark X (traded for a Tandberg 330 Cassette Deck)Dynaco A 25 XL (used as a back channel in a quad configuration - I'm really dating myself here!)Bowers and Wilkins DM2 - 300.00 (new)Home bre... 
Attention all Melos owners
Definitely interested, received the same e-mail from Mark Porzilli. Anyone know the status of his site as of yet? 
Musical Fidelity XLPS What cartridge would work?
Ron: I haved owned both LP2 and LPS phonostages in the past. The phonostages themselves are very flexible in that they can drive a wide array of cartridges. I owned several decks and arm combinations utilizing Rega and Roksan Arms mounted on Roksa... 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Studio Player: Dean PARKS - great tone and taste.Recording Artist: Ry COODER - plays a wide variety of styles VERY well. 
Undiscovered blues gems.....
Knights of the Blues Table - British BluesShowdown - Robert Cray, Albert Collins and Johnny CopelandFolksinger by Muddy WatersDancing Down a Stony Road - Chris ReaA Long Time Coming - Electric Flag (Blues and R&B)Blind Pig Records - 25th Anniv... 
Looking for Jazz emsembles with a guitar flair
I would suggest checking out Jimmy Bruno if you haven't done so already. 
Should I purchase an expensive phono preamp
I would agree with your assessment relating to diminishing returns. Not knowing your budget I would turn my attention to your amplifier and put your money towards improving this side of your system. If you wished to purchase preowned you could pic... 
Up grade Sumiko MMT
I currently own the same set up and would suggest saving your cash until you can afford a major upgrade from the MMT. The wiring change improvement would probably prove to be incrimental at best. I don't know what cartridge you are using but you w... 
Best live album you've ever heard?
Procol Harum - Live with the Edmonton Symphony - Stellar versions of Conquistador and Salty Dog!...Everyone who has heard this album (at my place) agrees with this assessment. Outstanding performance... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Captain Beefheart Trout Mask Replica, Mark Knoffler - Shangri La, Tony Rice Unit - Still Inside, JS Bach Kananten and possibly the Live Ry Cooder Album if I can get around to it....