Best way to remove static build-up?

I got one of those UFO's --from Music direct--It do make a dif.

Humidifier. Fill with fresh water every couple of days and change the filter every few months. You'll be amazed at the overall difference in the sound (esp if you have metal dome tweets)

Move to Florida, where the state flower is mildew.

Ground the chassis' of your componants.

I used to work in "hard surface care" (glass cleaners & such)... here's a trick you can try: take some dryer sheets (unused) and wipe your cables with them.

Not only will they smell "spring fresh" but some of the surfactant will rub off on your cable & that surfactant "scavenges" moisture from the air.