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Phono Pre Impedance Matching- Herron VTPH -2A or Manley Chinook
@Almarg-As I recall Keith revised his website page on the VTPH-2a to reflect the statements he provided in that post at around the same time the post was made. Although the manual still suggests 50K or more as being optimal, that statement apparen... 
What's been playing on your turntable and what turntable is it ?
Dead Can Dance-'Into the Labarynth' (MFSL), then, Ornette Coleman/Charlie Hayden- 'Soapsuds, Soapsuds' (Artist's House) on a VPI Classic with Dynavector 20x2.@johnnyb53  +1 on the MAGI Phonomenal!  Had mine for two years and still in love. 
Honing down the speaker shortlist ~$5K
Wow!The shortlist is getting substantially longer...Thanks for the many suggestions.Any love out there for the Harbeth SHL5?  WAF aside, they hit a bit of a sweet spot. If you close your eyes you can almost imagine Quads. Very smooth and extended.... 
Honing down the speaker shortlist ~$5K
Thanks for all the responses.Spendor has been on my radar, but are difficult to listen to in the New England area since dealers for them are very thin on the ground.  Perhaps they'll be at the New York Audio Show. They certainly have a better WAF ...