eldarado

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Am I a burning out audiophile????
Sounds to me like you are a typical audiophile. 
Paradigm cc470 or cc570 to copliment 60's v.3
Do a search. There a a thread just a couple of days ago on this. 
Amp for Totem mani 2 for around $1000
"(a tube amp, however, will not drive the bass on these)"Not true, not true, not true. 
Paradigm vs Vandersteen
IMO the Vandersteen's are a much better speaker. As Swampwalker said "Very different sound" I use to own Paradigm Studio 40's v.2 and ended up getting rid of them due to their hot upper end. I do beleive that Paradigm is a above average value but,... 
Has anyone comp. Epos and Axioms? Other suggestion
I don't know the specs for the Epos but, the Axioms would not be a good match for his Sony. 
Bi-amping Question?
IMO, it will make a small difference. You can always try it both ways is see for yourself. 
Best 2 channel for under 300?
You might be able to find a NAD 320BEE although it does have a tuner.Good luck. 
Paradigm Studio- 40s, 60s, or 100s
I would go with the 40's. I use to own a pair of 40'. I listened to both the 40' & 60's. Ended up with the 40's because they image better. And with the sub you won't miss much that you would have with the 100's. 
subwoofer recommendations $1000
See if you can find a used Rel Strata III. Although they are climbing above $1k used now that they are discontinued.Good luck, 
Can you recommend reasonable speaker cable
Reasonable if different to everyone. Just depends where the decimal points falls on you pay check. Can you give us a price range? 
Amp for B&W Sig 805
SimAudio W-8 
Need help deciding; Rotel RB-1070, Anthem pva-2 NA
If I were to choose between the four I would choose the Parasound. I do have a Quad 909 and am very happy with it, as another option for you. 
Tube Monoblocks for JM Labs Electra 927 Be
Without knowing your budget I'll throw a couple out there.Rogue M150'sSixpac's 
what else-$$ ?????
Cars and/or hunting. 
Where to put your best
Source components.