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Rank the tweaks, geeks!

How would you rank the general importance of the following gear (not room or electrical) tweaks. You can use your own setup and experience as your basis. If you tried something and it didn't matter, put it in a separate paragraph at the bottom with "didn't matter" next to it. If it doesn't apply to your setup, just don't include it on your list.

speaker wires
speaker isolation
interconnects
cable risers
component isolation
tube dampers
power cords for amps
power cords for preamps
power cords for other compnents
better capacitors (where?)
better fuses (where?)

Did I leave out an important tweak? Please add in as you see fit.

Think it's all snake oil and voodoo? Go watch some TV or take a walk and let folks on the thread have their fun. Because this is a hobby.

If you think that "everything matters" but are willing to go beyond that and suggest what would be the best first step toward doing something, please list the best first things to do. A "to do agenda" rather than a "priority list."
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Read increasing reviews of the sonic benefits of an audiophile Ethernet switch.
Last I checked the $4k Telegärtner m12 network switch was at the top of the heap. Fortunately, there are some new audiophile Ethernet switches more wallet friendly.
@kennyc - some time ago I got into a disagreement with (I actually forget now who it was) and it was over audiophile ethernet switches in fact.

It turns out he was very much correct about one major thing, using a high quality linear power supply with a reasonably well engineered switch will give optimum results and best bang for buck.

I put in the research, and discovered the other guy really knew his stuff. Humble pie was on the menu for me.
It's worthy of some due diligence.
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