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Speaker suggestions for Plinius, Muse...
For Plinius and Muse, the recommendation is easy: Merlin VSM-SEs. Merlin shows with Muse digital electronics at the audio shows, and Merlin's designer recommends Plinius amps for those that must solid-state. The Merlins stomp all over the Dunlavy ... 
24/96 Upsampling
You may want to hold off on getting excited about upsampling. I just finished an audition of the Perp P1-A in my system, using alternatively an EVS Millenium DAC, the Muse 296, and Lexicon DC-1 processor. In all cases, I found the sound was BETTER... 
Fanfare FT-1A Reference FM Tuner/Monitor
I would add that you shouldn't forget the Magnum Dynalab Etude either. Both the Etude and Fanfare are superb tuners, similar price, and I could be happy with either. I prefer the analog meters of the Etude (very retro), but the output flexibility ... 
What is the best digital interconnect
Marigo Apparition is an incredible sounding digital interconnect in the right system. The bulkiest damn digital i/c I've ever come across, but the sound is worth it. The Illuminati and Transparent are (again in the right system) also excellent sou...