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Amplifier Modification
By adding deeper negative feedback and adjusting bias(offset) current accordingly.You will then jeopardise stability of the amplifier for good and will need lots of trial-errors to get it stable.Highly UNrecommended procedure. 
A high-resolution revolution?
Apple is future indeed. More and more commercial users switching to Apple and so did I having the fact that there's no professional grade machines remain in IBM/PC world.Having a friend with student ID can help you to get Apple's highest discount ... 
Interconnects to break ground loop
That's what I use for unbalanced interconnects.http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/483165-REG/Mogami_GOLD_RCA_RCA_06_Gold_RCA_Male_to.htmlThese are professionally crafted and showing exceptional built quality and performance along with train-loa... 
Speaker Wiring
If you have active speakers you can wire them from RCA tape outputs. 
How many LP's do you own? How long did it take?
Not too many.Maybe couple thousands.95%NM/VG+ vinyl/jacket or better. 
Novice dac query.
If I go for an outboard DAC it's definitely DCS. It's the closest to analogue you can get period and yes you can use your digital coax (SP/DIF) out for DAC in your CD player.Depending on the transport quality of your CD-player you may or maynot ne... 
? Re-Terminate Virtual Dynamics Speaker Cable ?
you need to have a powerful soldering iron and clamps such as 'helping hands' to do any of speaker cable terminations or interconnects. 
Changing from Vinyl to Digital in Brave New World
CDs are getting as vintage as vinyls. What's the point of switching to digital when you can get HDD or SSD based computer or network player system with top line modern DAC that would get you much closer to analog than conventional CD/SACD player? 
Tube Integrateds...why not a preout for subs.....
Al,Not necessary it would require to have an extra tube for each channel(buffer). Just like in conventional preamp with one main 'out' that can be disconnected from poweramp 'in' I don't see a necessity to have a buffer stage unless you'd like to ... 
what to buy under $500 bi wire spkr cable
JPS Superconductor 10' biwire was found here for $225 in case if OP wants to take an advantage from still existing sale offer.I disclaim not to have any relationship or interest to that ad. 
Tube Integrateds...why not a preout for subs.....
Indeed + descent phono section preferably with 2 gain settings for MM/MC, tape loops and descent headphone jack. 
The Mechanic
LOL he was keepin' it on 24/7! 
Loose ends for my system...
1. Silver Oval's perhaps will be more pricey than your speakers. Unterminated Oval 12 is cheap and great cable. I remember purchasing remaining bulk of 10' from them directly for $75 that made me 2x5' runs.2. You can get power cord from the local ... 
Why shutting down?
Yamahas also shut down when they have unmatched impedance as well.MOSFET ICs used in Yamaha require speakers not to dip bellow 4Ohms. 
The Mechanic
ZYX Low budget?I guess the system used MM phono stage.