Wow - had errands to run yesterday afternoon and came back to all these replies!
Thanks for all the great suggestions - I'll be parsing thru these.
I get/understand that subs are a high level impedance load to an amp and 'should' not be an issue, but I specifically asked about that because of a comment I read about the Luxman SQ-N150 saying do NOT use speaker level runs.
As for my interconnects and speaker cables, I've run thru the gamut of MIT, AQ, Kimber, Analysis, etc. And I currently settled on good synergy with AQ Jaguars for interconnects and Kimber 8VS bi-wire for speaker runs.
The K's are set up in a medium sized family room off the walls by 6ft and 3ft from side walls and they throw a vg soundstage. Paired with the Luxman, they are SO relaxed and open sounding with amazing clarity.
So what am I looking for? I really can't complain at all - just curious about 'different' and put my toe in the tube tub. If it ain't my thing - no biggy - I'll just flip it back to the pool for someone else. Maybe it'll be magic - won't know until I give it a whirl.