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SMSL thoughts/experience?
Yes, that’s it. Thanks for the link 
Budget phono stage under $100, cheap but refined, does it exist?
U-Turn Pluto 
Favorite band or artist of all time?
I would also throw Richard Thompson into the mix! 
Favorite band or artist of all time?
Obviously everyone has their favorites, but, really? I’m surprised at the lack of musical diversity. Thank goodness someone mentioned Duke Ellington. Has anyone heard of Miles Davis?  
Mass Fidelity Core
I believe the Core is currently available on Amazon.Re. filling a large room:  it sounds really good, but perhaps not quite enough bass to fill a large room, depending on much bass you like.  I am playing it in a large room with very high ceilings... 
Mass Fidelity Core
Sorry, I was referring to the new bluetooth Mass Fidelity Core.  Interesting concept: Wave Field Synthesis. 
Best Female Vocalists Ballads
I would add Karrin Allyson to the list. 
Using iPod Classic as music server
I second the Pure i20 recommendation; great product, and you can't beat the price. It also has coax and optical inputs, and video output. 
Rawson Amps
Two questions, Extra-action: 1. Have you owned a Rawson amp or had any personal experience that would support your statement that the amps are "often poorly constructed with dubious electrical safety standards"?2. Do you honestly believe that Mr. ... 
DAC or no DAC? If yes, which one?
You might want to check out the Nuforce Icon Mobile and Icon uDac. I own both and I'm quite impressed. I owned the Beresford. It's good also, but, IMHO, either Nuforce is just as good and less than half the price. 
Is there a good 5 disc CD player out there ???
The CAL CL-10 is a very good sounding player, and they go used for under $400. Rotel makes a couple of good changers also, the RCC 945 and 1055. The 945 has a stacking configuration and holds 6 discs. Very reliable player and can usually be found ... 
12ax7's to roll
I second the Ei 12AX7 suggestion. The older Ei's, with the white lettering are the ticket. FWIW, I am currently using a pair with a CAL Alpha, and I prefer them to NOS GE 5751 that cost a lot more $$. I may be mistaken, but I think Ei is still in ... 
Jazz vocals recommendations please
Many great suggestions. I would add Karrin Allyson to the list, she is really top-notch. 
Great speakers for a small room
Look here. You will be knocked out, and have a lot of $$ left over:http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1261514382&/Morel-(Rennaissance)-Duet-shor 
The best small bookshelf speaker you ever heard?
Renaissance Piccolo