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Speaker cable lengths doe it matter they are not equal???
Impedance difference in 8' is negligible.Depending on your amp, though, a coiled (inductive / capacitive ) load might be fairly audible. - if you coil up the excess. 
Which integrated amp would you pick?
Audio Advisor is a strong outlet for Parasound factory refurbs. http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PAHAINT&variation=SIL&gclid=Cj0KEQjwnv27BRCm...I also really like the (recently discontinued?) Anthem Integrated 225   http://w... 
Great bookshelf or small towers suggestions
I was in your position last year and did a lot of listening. I use my Marantz as a pre-amp through a Parasound A52 so I have a little more juice flowing. (After you get your speakers chosen and shake some extra funds loose in the future, you might... 
Time for a new 2 channel amplifier - looking for suggestions
Anthem integrated is worth a look. Discontinued now, but some stock may remain. It’s a quiet, capable and dynamic instrument.If you have a preamp, an Edge is very nice. Drives difficult speakers easily. I might even sell mine(!).And I like the Par... 
Is there a Blu-Ray player that does SACD and has Audiophile quality sound?
The Sony BDP-S790 Blu-ray Player  is a capable player with SACD capabilities. 
"Thriller": A great demo disc!
"After I posted the Billy Joel lp, I was re-listening and find it to be not as enjoyable as I once remembered....."Isn't it funny how often that happens with something we haven't heard for a while? I think my tastes change, and may change back. 
Who are the most underground high-end companies
Green Mountain Audio http://greenmountainaudio.com/