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Best Subwoofer for Magnepan speakers
ACI's Titan would be a great choice in your price range. 
Silly Question...does a transport have a "sound" ?
If you don't think transports effect sound just change transports and nothing else and listen. I was very surprised myself. I didn't think when used as a transport only there would be a difference but there definately is. 
Best HT Receiver for Digital Cable...
I'm not understanding ""video signal to each channel" 
Best HT Receiver for Digital Cable...
The others to look at in that price range are the new digital receivers from Panasonic's XR series or the JVC RX-F10. 
Good sound possible on a bookshelf?
I know ACI makes versions of their speakers with the crossovers tweaked for being in a bookcase. I think Salk Sounds may too. 
The best budget sub's for the Maggie 1C's
ACI's Force. 
The New GMA Callisto is one good looking speaker..
6moons has a nice write up on the RMA show. Look for GMA info from RMA here. 
HT peakers for Marantz SR5200
Accolades here. I have the VT-12 these on loan from Hsu to take to an audio geek, consumer direct products, gathering in Austin. I was very skeptical but they really have impressed me. The shifting the mid-bass to the CC for the front really works... 
Refinishing/Painting Speakers
Shipping may be a cheaper way to go. As in watch for a pair on the used board in a finish that will work and sell yours. I have seen ads for trading same speakers differenet finishes work in your same situation. 
Vandersteen model 1 and 2 history
Look here in audiogon's own on-line bluebook. 
Center for Vandersteen front: Hales?
Call David at Ascend Acoustics and talk to him about a possible match. I'm taking this from his questions to Ascend owners that have owned Vandy 2s indicate to me that is the 2c is speaker he used for his reference in developing the Ascends. 
Higher-End In-Ceiling Speakers
Triad and Snell are the leaders in this category. 
5 and a quarter inch driver
Have you tried the forum at Madisound? 
Best Small Speakers
What are your size requirements and budget? 
Best Subwoofer for $500?
Hsu Research and Adire Rava are two more good choices under $500.