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Beginner system that can hold its own? Any Ideas?
Don't be too quick to discard the older gear like your Luxman L-80V. It will kick the but of many a "high-end" amplifiers. I have demoed this Luxman model against alot of new SS amps and the new ones don't really stack up. 
Personal amp evolution
My evolution has been both progressive and regressive - some regrets but...here it isArcam Alpha 3 integratedAcurus DIA 100McIntosh MC2100 (bought two and ran them bi-amped)Apt Holman Amp 1 w/ Holman Pre-ampConrad Johnson MF2100 - w/Sonic Frontier... 
Current Trends in multi thousand dollar speakers
I am so glad Sean has brought this up. My two cents on the topic are as follows:Most Audiophiles get obssessed with the notion of high dollar speakers in the pursuit of sonic perfection. This is why it is without a doubt the most traded and talked...