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Preamp phono suggestions
Used Simaudio LP 5.3 for phono 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Living Colour @ the Empire State Plaza 6/4/14. Nothing better than live music. 
HELP WANTED Paradigm Monitor series pricing
The v2s are from the mid/late 90s 
My Dynavector 10 X 5 Stylus fell off now what?
Soundsmith does do great work. Just had my 10x5 retipped last summer. I went for the $250 upgrade rebuild. It sounds better IMHO, fuller bass and more delicate highs while maintaining the mids that the 10x5 is noted for. 
Which songs or musical standards have haunted you?
Softly as in a Morning Sunrise. 
Are audiophile speakers turn on for single women?
Phaelon do you still have the interconnects? Or did they lack synergy like your coworker did with you? 
What is the Phono stage you have finished with?
A Simaudio LP5.3 
Preamp pairing with B&K ST-140
I 2nd Rrog's suggestion. I had a B&K Pro10MC Sonata paired with an ST140 for over 8 years before I started continually cycling equipment in and out of my system. 
upgrade from Paradigm Studio 20s?
What else is in your system? 
Phono preamp gain setting
You should be fine with the 54 dB gain setting. I use this with my Dynavector 10x5 with a 2.5 mV output with no ill effect.A matter of fact I believe the manual states that this is used for HOMCs. I realize the soundsmith is an MI but it falls int... 
Wall mounting Totem Rainmakers
You might want to contact Totem on wall mounting Rainmakers. Vince and company are quite helpful to prospective customers. 
Suggestions for a good phono stage
Another fan of the Simaudio LP5.3. 
Preamp with phono section
Note the Classe DR6 does not have a remote. However, it is a great unit!!!! 
Niskayuna NY
Yes I am. 
Which inexpensive ic's cables worth checking out?
Audio Art Cables.