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BEHOLD - digital gear from Germany
I also agree with Ozy, "as long as they disclose, upfront, their position and profession, i'd welcome their feedback" 
MDF or Plywood for best sound in Hi-Fi rack ?
MDF will be better than plywood. If you want to spend more you can find a Lumber Liquidators and get maple butcher block. I believe it comes in 8' and 12' lengths by 24" wide. 
Looking for a 5 channel amp that is warm sounding
Please list the rest of your system. Source(s), room treatments (if any) and what your room is like. Hardwood or carpet? Large amounts of glass? In a basement with cinder block or concrete walls? 
one-box solution
NAD has something. LD40 or some such. 
Which integrated with Harbeths and Ayre CX-7e
The Ayre unit would be a good match with your Ayre CDP. Never heard the Harbeths so, can't comment there. 
integrated to drive 2 15" passive subs
I am not sure about integrated to drive subs. What are the subs? What is the rest of your system comprised of? Are they stand alone subs? If so, have you thought about buying a couple of plate amps from Parts Express or such and installing them in... 
Tube Amp for Totem Hawks
How about the Rogue Zeus? Ok, I am joking a bit since it retails at $7500.What is your budget?I agree with Jclnv, there could be room factors and such. 
Biamping with 5 channel home theater amp
Will not be a problem if you have two sets of outs on your pre. 
HT Receiver to 2-channel amp?
Yes it is the simple solution. Just a pair of interconnects from the Outlaw to the amp. 
Any UFC fans out there?
My audio buddy around the corner and I get every PPV. He is a tube guy and I am starting to lean to tubes also.As for boxing verus MMA. MMA is much safer than boxing. If a fighter gets hurt badly in MMA the fight is stopped but, in boxing you get ... 
Maybe MartinLogan not best for AC/DC at 96 db..??
The Paradigms are good for high levels. They pretty efficent. Just be careful because they can have a pretty harsh top end with the wrong equipment. 
If you had to pay full retail, would you...???
I assume Mr. Edwards pays sticker price when he buys a new car.Getting a discount at a hi-fi shop is pretty common so, why would you not ask?I will pay full retail if the dealer has spent a considerable amount of time helping me make a decision bu... 
What does
Wow this one is tricky. I still think it would be in both speakers at the same time if it was the power. Could it be RFI with your cables. Does it happen when certain appliances are running. Like the microwave? Well I am now just grabbing for air.... 
What does
I would think that if you had a dirty power issue that it would be in both speakers unless you are running mono blocks on separate circuits. Are you running tubes in any part of your system. Could it be a tube going bad? If you list your complete ... 
Need your help finding a pair of speakers.........
Vandersteen 5A's