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Snake oil of the year?
$800 for an unmanged 8-port switch?  I'm in the wrong business.  That's borderline criminal.  
What should I upgrade first on my budget system?
Perhaps some room treatments is where I would look, first.  Have you looked into other turntable cartridges?  
Considering Towers in the $3000 range
If you're headed to AudioAdvice, they have many tower speakers that will fit your budget.  I'd just spend the day listening to all the offerings they have.  You might even find something you really like that wasn't even suggested here.  Have fun e... 
Anything close to Hegel H360 but smaller/lighter?
I think most people would say the Hegel would outperform the Forte by a wide margin.  If you are looking for integrateds that are compact but also great performers, I'd check out the offerings from Devialet and Peachtree Audio.  There may be other... 
Fixing Wall Shudder
If it’s a newer build and the walls are internal, then they can be very cheaply constructed. If they’re non-load bearing, then the studs may be 24” on center, rather than 16”. In addition to that, many times internal walls are not insulated. So yo... 
Thoughts about the "Cheapaudioman" on YouTube
I think his videos are great for beginners or those on tight budgets.  The info he provides can also be useful to seasoned audiophiles/ enthusiasts just looking for some budget friendly gear when putting together secondary systems, gifts for other... 
Most economical way to ship large speakers?
You could also look at Greyhound freight or an independent shipper from some place like UShip.   
Rel Stadium iii rebuild
This place can repair all ST and B series REL’s:       I have used them a few times over the years with good results.   
ETHERNET CABLES
No.  Any Cat5E or Cat6 will be fine.  
Choosing an integrated for low volume listening
The Yamaha A-S801 has a variable loudness feature.  It’s not as fancy as the options listed by the OP, though.   
Temporary Down Sizing - Integrated Amp Recommendations
Of the 3 listed, I'd look into the Luxman.   There sure are a lot of suggestions not fitting what the OP wanted, though!  
Integrated amp for Sonus Faber olympica nova 1
There's always the Sonus Faber Musica!      
Custom High End Active Desktop Speakers Crowd Funding Project
x3.  
Integrated amp for Sonus Faber olympica nova 1
Probably the highest WAF integrated I can think of would be a Devialet offering.   
Audiogon infested with pop-up ads
They already do make money from the listing and selling fees they charge sellers. My laptop running Firefox locks up now when I try get on these forums.  It’s horrible.