I recall seeing some serious observatory grade gear on Advanced Telscope Supplies website. I would go for the Paramount ME mount, Brad Moore has one
http://www.southern-astro.com/new-telescope.php. Now what to put on it.. How about a Ritchie Chrétien
http://www.atscope.com.au/rcos.html...
I get the picture of Ken standing there like he just got his hand stuck in the lolly jar...
Lucky guy.. some people have all the luck..