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720p vs 1080i
I agree with Wendell. If you could tell a difference, you would have to be pretty close to the set. Closer than you would probably watch at. 
AES/EBU to S/PDIF
Here's an adapter:http://www.avgiant.com/Hosa-ODL-312-Optical-S-PDIF-Toslink-to-AES-EBU-XLR-Cable 
XM, DAC Question
I am assumimg you are using the SA10103 Home Kit? It does NOT have a digital output. Unless XM made a different dock kit that included a digital output, you'll have to use the DAC that is built into the unit. Yes, the unit does the digital to anal... 
XM, DAC Question
The manual says "what" is digital? The receiver is because XM is a digital service just like DISH or Direct TV. You need the receiver to use the service, but that doesn't mean the XM unit "outputs" a digital signal.What's the model number of the X... 
XM, DAC Question
The RCAs on your XM receiver are ANALOG outputs. You would have to have a DIGITAL output to send to the DAC. 
CV4109 mullard tubes
Here's the info I found:Mullard CV4109 - 1966 Premium Grade Long Life E188CC CV4108 7308 Halo Getter Military Stock Mullard Mitcham Production - Gt. Britain 
Musical Concepts Still in Business?
Here is the contact page from the link I listed. It is current. Apparently John would rather have phone calls. See last paragraph:Musical Concepts 189 Jacobs WaySaint Peters, MO 63376 Phone: 636-272-0040 10am-4pm(central time) weekdaysThis line is... 
Bang for Buck Bi-wiried cables...
Signal Cable makes some very good sounding cable. Prices are very reasonable. Frank's a great guy to work with.www.signalcable.com 
Musical Concepts Still in Business?
Here's the link for John and Musical Concepts:http://www.musicaldesign.com/mus_con.htm 
music hall 25.2 DAC mod
Magnumpi205, thanks for the comments. I too had the Benchmark and didn't like it either. Kinda sounded like a computer, very fatiguing and bright in my system. I also tried the DacMagic and it was very lightweight and dull sounding...again "in my ... 
Recommended crossovers for Maggie 20.1s
Ask your question over here:http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/MUG/bbs.html 
Mark Knophler; recommended music??
Tvad...THANKS! I didn't know that you could do that. This is SWEET!!! I LOVE AudioGon...you guys are GREAT!!!! 
Upgrade Path
I think that your speakers and electronics are very nice! Why the urge to upgrade? If it sounds good to you...you're the only one that counts.I'm not a fan of the Linn CD player, but still, you have nice gear. 
music hall 25.2 DAC mod
How do you like the stock unit? I was thinking about trying one, but haven't heard alot about. Have you listened to the PS Audio DAC III? That's the other one I'm interested in. 
Mark Knophler; recommended music??
Shangri-La is my favorite Mark Knopfler album.