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Looking for pure copper or Cu/Au bananas
For heat shrink you can try wirecare.com WireCare.com | Your Local Cable Management Superstore! they also carry Techflex braided sleeving, I get all of my DIY cable coverings there.  
Next move from Parasound HINT?
Why not just use the preouts on your Anthem MRX and go with a power amp like the Anthem P2, that's what I did and you can set it all up with the MRX on screen display for 2 channel with a sub and HT using the MRX for the surround speakers during m... 
Choice between two different integrated tube amps (SET & PP)
You may also want to consider the Black Ice Audio F-35 integrated. Underwoodhifi has them new for $2,600.00 I currently own the Primaluna Dialogue HP integrated that I run with KT120 tubes, it sounds very smooth in UL. I also own the Black Ice ... 
Anybody use a single ended component with one that is balanced?
How about these as a compromise Neutrik NA2FPMF 3 Pin XLR Female to RCA Jack Adapter  
Guess How Big My Speakers Are
eric, I thought one of your speakers was AN HSU sub, Do I get a 33% correct for this answer.:-)  
Best speakers around $130k?
I thought the OP was looking up to 130K, those Raido are a bit more. Maybe he could try the MBL 101 X-Treme System, or the Estelon Forza speakers.  
Best speakers around $130k?
How about these Focal Grande Utopia EM EVO Loudspeakers (each) – Upscale Audio  
Phono preamp suggestions; can I improve upon my Aesthetix Rhea Sig ?
With that new set up you might want to look into the Whest Audio Triton Pro or save a little and get the PS.40RDT Special Edition. either of these could be your end game phono pre.  
Not manufactured any more.
Acoustic Research Ar312 HO, and AR 308HO I have the AR312HO in my front room system and 2 pairs of the AR308 HO 1 pair boxed up and 1 pair in my bedroom system powered by my Decware Zen TORII MkV.  
Short list of musical subwoofers
Look into HSU otherwise go with a Rel  
Will I Hear A Difference?
I ordered a Decware Zen TORII MkIV last January 11th and just picked up my New upgraded Zen TORII MkV on November 20th and let me tell you it was worth the time spent waiting, this amp sounds so clear and uncluttered that I'm glad I waited for the... 
Turntable upgrade recommendations: SME vs AMG vs Technics vs other
At your price point you might want to look into Galibier Design turntables, with an Ikeda tonearm.  
what's going on with specs?
You can also put the Anthem P2 power amp onto your list if you want and priced with the rest of your list around 4.5K 
If your down on your system…
+1 MC listen to the music and appreciate it don't trey to hear things that are not there, no spoon just listen without the spoon in the mix. 
Looking for new speakers for large audio room
Look into D+S tech labs Hathor speakers with built in 1000Watt subs for just under 30K you pick the wood finish, call and talk to Bill Daniels he will probably even come out to help set them up if you ask.