alucard19

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Mogami 2549 (Standard) vs 2534 (Quad) etc
+1 on the 2549 wire, I buy it in 500ft rolls and make my own XLR cables and RCA cables in what ever lengths I need, I use Nakamichi RCA plugs NO556 from Nakamichiplugs.com and for XLR connections I use Neutrik NC3FXX female and NCEMXX male connect... 
Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there?
You might want to look into the Benchmark La4, or the Holo Audio Serene standard or the Serene KTE they go for $2,700.00 to $3,100.00, or if you want tubes the Audio GD Vacuum HE1 XLR tube preamplifier, all of these are very highly rated, and are ... 
I Was Stunned
Pictures or it didn't happen, post up some pics or add pictures to your system pics.  
FUSE BOX delivers perfect protection and superior sound
Let's just be real here it is BS, scam snake oil, crap.  
Preamp for VPI Prime 21 turntable $300-800
There is also a used little loco here on AGON for $2,900.00  
Preamp for VPI Prime 21 turntable $300-800
Try to find a used Sutherland Little Loco phono preamp,or a used Parasound JC3+ or even a Whest audio. There is a Whest Audio PS.30R here on AGON for $1,400.00 right now    
Anthem vs Arcam
Good luck Chris, I think you will happy with the Anthem, plenty of power and you can still hook up external amps with the preouts, and also 2 subs if needed. I also have a separate tube amp hooked up to zone 2 for my headphones, you just have to... 
recommendation of amps
Try an Anthem P2 amp, all the power you will need and a nice neutral sound,around 5k can run any speaker even down below 2 ohms if need be. Or you could try the Parasound JC5 amp, or even the Michi S5 power amp at around $7,500.00   
Anthem vs Arcam
You might want to look into getting an Anthem MRX 720, or the MRX 520 A/V receiver, they both come with the ARC room correction and you can hook up anything you need with these, they have pre outs for all the channels and you can even hook up 2 su... 
Warm and accurate bookshelves that can handle volume
See if you can find an older pair of Acoustic Research AR308 HO speakers, I currently have 3 pairs of them and they will keep up with any of the newer more expensive speakers, or if you want a floor standing speaker try the AR312 HO speakers, they... 
Phonostage comparisons
You might want to look into the top of the line Whest phono stages.  
phono preamp?
You might want to look into a used Whest phono preamp, most people that own them only trade up in the Whest line and don't just get rid of them.  
Amps
Yes if they are SS since the caps take awhile to really sound good so leave the SS amps on and the tubed amps off but let the tubes warm up for at least 30 to 60 minutes for best sound.  
Whats the ultimate goal with your pre amp ?
+1 on the Benchmark LA4, I just recently got one before the Holidays and it's the best preamp I've used in the last 40 years.  
DecWare 300B amp
You might want to also look into the Decware Zen TORII MK5, it allows for numerous tube choices and sounds great once broken in with at least 300 - 500 hours on it. I waited a year for mine and I will be keeping it until I pass, then my son will ...