yah, I have the technics su-v95 amplifier that came with the set. the cable inputs are the locking ones where you pull that button up and stick the bare wire in, then you release the button and it clamps down (wow, I must sound like a moron). so I guess that 14 gauge radio shack cable is the answer, unless you can recommend something better...
anyhoo, I guess for 24-bit playback I could run terratec ewx 24/96 > optical > wmod ua-5(adv playback setting) > rca(?) > technics su-v95amp > technics sb-2685
wow, it looks like a cool playback chain but it's really not...
hey thanks again for the help, I'd triple +t if I could but one will have to do...