It's funny how the OP posted the same thread at tdpri, it's much more positive over there, perhaps tele players are a bit more relaxed when it comes to srv dissertations...
In 30 years we haven't had a new srv, we never will I'm afraid, times have changed too much. But I keep looking, and enjoying all the new Blues I come across.
I sold half of my collection last year and immediately regretted it. Have a hundred or so left, maybe 1000 cds which I'll keep. I have also compared a cd to the same LP at the same time (Ray Charles Genius album) and the difference is amazing, the LP has a much wider stereo effect, anyhoo, do...