The photographer in the first post is noted for being a poor photographer. In person the Trafomatic amp in the dark brown finish is even nicer with a very smooth lacquer finish, nary a ripple.
I think Reks is right. I have been shopping for the Capitole MKII and retail is $8600 U$D, Agon used has been around $3800 and going up all the time. I don't know if the recent MKIIs have the upgraded boards though.
Well it certainly seems that you, Reks and Voltron have the Jazz genere wired I like pretty much all of what you guys have recommended, especially the Duke Ellington and Ray Brown recommendation.
It is very impressive that so many people would take the time to show up and honor him. I would guess this is kind of a statement as to what a good person he has been throughout his life. Happy birthday!