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Toslink Cables
I had always liked the wireworld cable. then Steve from The Cable Company loaned me one made by Cardas from his cable lending library. It sounded warmer and, even at the higher price, I bought one from him. 
Anthem D2 or Lexicon MC12
The dac in the D2 is one of the true highlights of the system: you don't need another pre under any circunstances. 
Internet radio stations that sound really good
I live in a metropolitan area with quite a variety of stations but nevertheless I listen to streaming audio quite often. What is really good is that while I live on the West Coast, I can get late-night East Coast Broadcasts much earlier while the ... 
The best hifi magazine?
Audiogon 
Re-producing the Analog sound
Do a search hereabouts on Audio Aero Capitole. 
Anthem D2 or Lexicon MC12
Anthem D2!Go to AVSFORUM.com and use the internal search engine to follow threads on both choices.The Athem crowd is really happy with this unit, as am I. Wait until you see how it upconverts standard Satellite broadcasts. While the result is cert... 
Ringo Star and the All Stars
I have been catching his shows for several years. Check out his liver performance CDs. Fun listening. 
FM static?
If everything else fails, try streaming audio over your computer. 
Buying used old cables
Oh, to be 39 again....Hell, I'd settle for 49............{:>) 
Is upgrading stock tubes standard proceedure?
While it is true that McIntosh amps don't show as much improvement when changing power cords, I beg to differ on tubes.My McIntosh 2102 amps do embrace NOS tubes and yes it does show...perhaps not as much as with my Audio Aero Capitole amp, but an... 
Audio Aero Capitole 24/196
Ditto on the suggestion to contact Globe.Also, I strongly suggest you do not have anyone but an Audio Aero qualified technician look into it. 
CD Player with the best Built-in Volume Control...
Audio Aero Capitole IIIt can also serve as a pre for DVD, Satellite, and (latest version)--has analog inputs for a tuner.>>Just not a pre for vinyl<<<Great volumn control with tubes . 
Banana plugs, Spades or a little of each?
I have a hard time getting my spades to stay on the speakers. Whenever the maids come over I need to chech that they have not come off while cleaning. 
New KEF Reference Series 201/2 or 203/2
I have a pair of 205 speakers and I really like them. 
My analog tuner drifts off the station
I suspect that the cable that attaches to your tuning knob needs adjustment. It can be either too tight or not tight enough.