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What Linn Kairn to get
I used to own a Linn Kairn pre-amp ,with phono, and a Klout power amp. The phono section in the Kairn is top notch, and sounds very nearly as good as Linn's stand alone phono pre. Also when I first owned my Kairn it had a standard non-switching po... 
Speakers for YBA passion 100 Amp
YBA amps seem to be very good match for Martin Logans, Verity Audio, and the higher end 3A speakers, among others. 
More on Digital Cables?
Tons of great digital cables in that price range. Too many to list them all but here are a few. Harmonic Technology Magic II, Nordost Valhalla, Kimber Select 2020, Creative Cable Concepts-Silver Bullet,available through Muisic Direct,and I'm sure ... 
1.5m for 75ohm digital coax?
I have read the same thing in many forums and magazines. If at all possible try to acquire two lengths of the identical coax one 1.5 meter the other not and see if there is any discernible difference. 
What should I upgrade first?
Oh, and I almost forgot. Unless your speakers are specifically designed to be placed near room boundaries, like Audio Note, or Linn, then they will almost certainly perform better well away from all room boundaries. Yes you will loose some bass, o... 
What should I upgrade first?
If you look around ,a little ,you can find the Oppo now, they're out there. I think your CD player is pretty good, especially for its price range,and the Aerials are good enough to survive several electronics upgrades ,so I would agree that as far... 
Glowmaster Zyxt interconnects....Audioquest???
I have no experience with the Glowmaster cables, butI am familiar with the Rubys. The Kimber Hero is a widely acclaimed interconnect that can be obtained used for around $100. I have owned them and they will outperform the Rubys in most systems. I... 
best vocal harmonies in rock
Believe it or not, and regardless of any other musical significance ,or lack thereof, the group Van Halen has always displayed very good vocal harmonies on their records. 
Revelation
I have to admit that I have never understood these type of comments. In my experience I can't remember a single time when a truly "modest"system has outperformed a much more expensive one, as long as the more expensive one consisted of components ... 
Which Power Cords: I Need Some Informed Guidance
You might try the current auctions here on AudiogoN for the Electraglide S.O.T.U. power cords. These are Electraglides top power cord available in a no reserve auction. You might be able to win one of these auctions for under $350. For that money ... 
Speaker recommendations
Are you a member of CAM?Have you checked out the used classifieds there. CAM stands for Canuck Audio Mart which is the Canadian equivalent of AudiogoN. Most of the used gear there is owned by people in the G.T.A. If you are not a member then just ... 
Shunyata Hydra 8
Yes of course, as long as the IEC connector is of the 20 amp variety, you're fine. 
Best Digital Coax for Tube System under $300
There are lots of very good coax digital interconnects available for under $300 especially if you aren't adverse to purchasing used. I have used and enjoyed the Harmonic Technology Magic digital cable which I find to be one of the best for the mon... 
recommend me good power cable , thanks
There are lots of very good power cables from a dizzying number of manufacturers today. The problem is that like all cables, how these power cords perform in your system, is dependent on what components you have and the synergy,or lack thereof, th... 
Good USED Speaker Cable Choices for $300-$500 ?
A little out of your price range are the excellence Supra Sword cables which are an great match for that tyupical British equipment. I have seen them here for less than $600.