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Nordost Red Dawn Interconnects
It sound like the Mac sound, as highly as it is thought of, is not known for its airy analytic nature. I own some old Mac SS amps that go well with my Klipsch LaScalas, whereas my various tube amps did not.  It's not the cable, but if you want to ... 
Best speakers for HT usage?
You can get some incredible speakers.  What's your price point/budget? 
Researching value of two pairs of hi-end speakers
Most custom speakers don't sell for much.  You'll have to sell them as being "Stan Rickers's" at an auction where friends and devotees may bid them up a bit  
Need Advice on Power Protection/Clean Power
You might be able to get a power re-generator on the used market that would settler your source problems, the absolute best way.  Otherwise there are various filtration methods others are suggesting. 
Any cable delivers more bass than Cardas Golden Reference?
@ Roberjerman  What does NLA mean? 
Music Hall vs. Schiit
If the Schiit  is $99, I would definitely take a shot with it.  I own a  Music Hall MMF-5 table, which I like but also own a Scout which is much much better , but it has as really nice cartridge on it. 
Music Hall vs. Schiit
I know I'll get hate mail for this but sell your prized preamp.  ARC stuff, and I owned an ARC pre is very analytical and approached sold state sound,  I am not going to suggest something in particular but you want a pre that uses octals.  There i... 
Selling a mostly complete setup
I agree you'll get more per piece .  
Does it come down to the mastering quality only??
I am compelled to agree, I don't like being negative and usually avoid it However-  I am listening to the recently promoted  live -50 years ago- on vinyl and it has a sort of haze over the sound.  It could be  (probably) the original recording tap... 
Any cable delivers more bass than Cardas Golden Reference?
I had Focal 936 driven by a variety of amps and they always seemed starved for bass and midbass.  Then I put in a pair of Cardas Golf Refs and the magic happened.  The speakers sounded great. I still use Cardas Gold Refs and love them. Unexpecte... 
Luxman L-509x for B&W 803 D3
Surely meant gobs of power.  I limited experience with either.  Once upon a time 125 WPC was zalot of power.  The current delivery is what I think you're concerned with .  I would give it a shot. If the amp is no good with your amp then move up. O... 
What were some of your early Hi-End audio gear/influences?
Mainly my fathers HiFi JBL Sherwoood Rec o Kut,  my own gear was Kenwood integrated Klipsch Heresys a simple Yahawood plinth YP211 turtable,Akai tape deck. 
Reasonable high end interconnects: without breaking the bank
Did we ever get a budget?  I like Jena labs copper also,. I used  their least expensive speaker cables with excellent results. The cheapest of all I have liked are Pheonix Gold. 
Will a pair of Manley tube amps be a good match for Martin Logan ESL 11A's?
In general its frequently thought tubes are a bad amp for electrostatic speakers.  Something to do with current delivery that low ohm speakers require. On the other hand there are some tube amps that can do the job.  Perhaps a different combinatio... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Aerosmith (Compilation)