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McIntosh Jumper Plugs alternative
That would be fine! 
Help me pick from my sub-$1200 shortlist
Why buy used? For a pinch above your budget you can get a new pair of the Vandersteen 1ci! You should be able to get a 10% off list price from any dealer!  https://www.vandersteen.com/products/model-1ci 
Seeking subwoofer recommendation
+6 SVS SB-1000!  Biggest bang for the buck! 
tube preamp please, replacing counterpoint sa7
Hope after 15 years he solved the problem! 
JL Audio d110 vs e110
If you will need a pair of these if you use a sub without the high pass option!https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AQM22FHRD 
JL Audio d110 vs e110
On many subs the high pass filter is fixed at 80 HZ! 
JL Audio d110 vs e110
No I have not. I like running my mains full range so there is no reason that I would need a sub with a high pass filter option! My friend uses the E110 with Proacs and he does not use the high pass filter. Why pay for something that you will not use? 
JL Audio d110 vs e110
It just so happens that I am selling a mint D110 on Audiogon as we speak! 
JL Audio d110 vs e110
The D110 has no high pass filter. You need to run the main speakers full range! Which is fine if that is all you need! 
Top used turntables under $500
You would be better off getting something new . Why buy some 30 year old plus table from companies that are not in business anymore? Don’t forget to include a cartridge in your budget.There are many choices within your $500 that would be just fine... 
In search for speakers of "natural" sound
What Harbeth model do you have? IMO, I think Harbeth is a very natural sounding speaker.I think you best take a look at some of the other gear in your system before replacing them!What are the components that you are using with them?  
Do I need a sub woofer to match my ATC SCM11s
Can you separate the amp and preamp section on the Hegel? If you can’t do that you will be wasting your money on any sub with a high pass filter option including the JL E110. You can save some cash getting the JL D110 or D108. Since you will be ru... 
When to replace preamp tubes?
Preamp tubes last many thousands of hours. I have antique radios that are over seventy years old and still have the original tubes. Even power amp tubes have a long life span! I've never had a tube that went microphonic.  
Sumiko LOMC Blackbird and Vincent PHO-8 phono stage
That should be fine. .7 mv is not that low for a moving coil cartridge. .07 would be ! 
Do I need a sub woofer to match my ATC SCM11s
A subwoofer is not a panacea to that thin sound that you describe. You should check out a Spendor floor stander. They have a footprint the same size as a stand mount.https://store.acousticsounds.com/index.cfm?get=results&searchtext=spendor