@primarist Glad you got to meet up with Greg at his shop. I had a similar experience when I picked up my pair of Razz, (however I am about 9 hours drive from him). It was all worth it and then some. I totally agree with you re: his hospitality, he is a gentleman and a real credit to this hobby. I stayed over night in his veneer shop after a great Mexican dinner and extended listening session well into the night.
I brought home my own pair of Razz in Walnut and from then on everything I listen to is compared to the Razz. I even emulated Greg in my amplification choice, grabbing a Cary SLI80HS integrated because of what magic I was exposed to during our listening session with Greg's own Cary SLI80HS.
My hope is within the next year or so, to trade up to the Lucera in Maple, or perhaps one of his other more exotic finishes.