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What is best sub to match with Magnepan?
Unfortunately, so many folks try to use the LFE connection and sub x-over and place the sub behind the plane of the main speakers. First, I would only use speaker connections so everyone is getting the same feed. Next, open the x-over all the way ... 
Magnepan 3.6R
What's wrong with your Merlins? There must be an upgrade to keep them sounding better than 3.6s. Just wondering. 
SET amps ?
Bombay-as an owner/user of the C&C Abbys, mated with a sub and driven by an EL-34 based p/p amp, I can listen to AC/DC at volumes just short of 'I can't hear the person sitting next to me'. 
Do you run a high end power cord on your sub?
Oh, and a DIY on the Earthquake. 
Do you run a high end power cord on your sub?
Yep. Shunyata on my Art of Sound, Wireworld on my AAD and an Audio Magic XStream on my NSMT. 
Used turntable market
Bd-really? Go back to digital? Of course, you're right. Let's not help people listen to vinyl. Let's see...I can do it, you're on your own. Great philosophy, survival of the fittest and all that. 
Recommend a used vintage receiver for under $100?
Craigslist. Technics, Pioneer etc. Google it for user opinions. 
Good Optical Coaxial cable under $200 ????
VDH Optocoupler. 
Your Preference: Resolution or Fullness?
I think I saw neutrality only pop up on one post, but naturalness showed up on that same post and a few others. I believe naturalness addresses the timbre and tonality mentioned and, is for me too, very important. Neutrality, in my mind, is unabta... 
DH Labs Silver Sonic T-14 Speaker Cable?
I tried the T-14 in my stereo system. I found them a bit light. So, they ended up as the R/L/C cables in my HT system where they are adequate. 
legacy speakers
Exactly what did Morrow Audio DO for the $100? 
Maxell or TDK?
Maxell, but they're close. Depending on the level of tape quality, they get closer at the top. I made my own cassettes from vinyl for years and still have some that sound good. 
Amplifier, less than 10 Watts, for PHY speakers
Sophia Baby or Glow Audio. Owned the first, heard the second in my home. 
Is a hairbrush available?
Always good to have a lyricsmith on board for nearly 50 year old songs. :). Anybody got their own special song? 
Do you indulge when listening to your rig?
Vodka or whiskey generally. Wine or beer sometimes, but usually something while listening.