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JBL L300 Summit vs. Olympus w/S8R system
It sounds great with a pair of modified Leak TL-10.1's and amazing with Radford STA-25. 
JBL L300 Summit vs. Olympus w/S8R system
Olympus would work with low power amps as well. L300 won't. 
Most beautifull turntables today....
Thorens Reference. 
Looking for the king of mini monitors under $1500
find an original pair of Sequerra Met 7's. They do everything the LS3/5A do but cost around $300. They have a much simpler crossover and are also more efficient and easier to drive.Another option is an used pair of ARS Acoustica La-Diva monitors. ... 
Whick system is better for 70K retail?
I'd prefer the second system with a CAT SL-1 preamp replacing the C-J.Both the EMM and Duos are too overrated (actually, I think that they sound real bad). 
best 5-20K speakers for high-end tube amp?
If you like the Wilson WP sound then a Von Schweikert VR-4JR will give you the same (or better) performance for 1/5 of the price. The VR-4sr's will give you even better performance. 
Preamp to pair with an Adcom GFA-555 mkII
I tend to favor the C-J PV10 over the LS-1. I've owned both and while I really loved the PV-10 for it's musicality, I felt that the LS-1 wasn't involving and sounded cold and sterile. 
I'm looking for inexpensive bookshelf speakers.
a used pair of Epos ES-14s would be perfect. 
Meridian 508.20 or Wadia 830 or Wadia 301????
Tadman,I'd look for an old DPA T-1 transport and PDM 2 dac OR an Apogee DA1000E-20 with a Theta Data Basic II transport.This combos will give you what you're looking for. 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
Medea dac and CEC transport combo. This combo beats ANY sacd/dvd-a players out there and does that with redbook cd's.