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banana connection types
I use Knukonceptz eKs BFA Banana Plugs with great results. Always has a snug fit. If you are on the budget, that's a great solution. Here is the link to their website. 
Options to upgrade from Cambridge Integrated
Another vote for choosing speakers first.I used to own B&W 603 but they weren't compatible with my ears. Now I'm happy owner of Vandersteens. Get all advice but make your ears the ultimate judge! 
How many pair of speakers do you own?
One pair. Don't need anything else since I'm happy with what I got. 
Warm and Detailed S.S. Amp?
Tvad, I think you got confused with names here. Vitali makes pasta sauce:) and Bedini makes amplifiers.For some reason his main website is down right now, but here is the link anyway. 
Warm and Detailed S.S. Amp?
Down 40 posts, no one mentioned Bedini?Bass is outstanding. Midrange while fast and detailed still has warmth of a tube amp. Treble is natural and not exaggerated like in some ss amps. 
Inexpensive DVD deck with good sound?
Panasonic DVD-S25 or DVD-S35. In my search for sound I tried Sony XA777ES, Rotel, Cambridge Audio and then listened to Panasonic and realized that there is no reason to waste money. I don't even use it as DVD and I can't comment on it's image qual... 
Does matching components make a difference?
I use CDP Cambridge Audio 540C, Rotel 971 amp and B&W DM603 S2 speakers.When I initially auditioned this set up - I was amazed. I could hear things I never did: sound was crystal clear, every instrument sounded live and I was immerged into mus...